In this cardiac surgical procedure, a balloon tipped catheter is used to reduce the blockage.

Question 48 The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with primary adrenal cortex insufficiency (Addison’s Disease). When assessing the client, which one clinical finding would the nurse assess for in this client?

Question 60 Which laboratory result would be most important for the nurse to report in a client who is to receive succinylcholine prior to intubation?  

Question 67 A nurse is teaching a client about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin. Which statement by the client indicates that the teaching has been effective?

Question 22 An emergency department nurse prepares to discharge a victim of reported rape. Which comment by the victim indicates that the nurse’s teaching was effective? 

Question 84 A client with heart failure is being treated with digoxin and furosemide. Which symptoms indicate digoxin toxicity?

Question 71 During the administration of the thrombolytic agent to a client with an acute myocardial infarction, the nurse should stop the drug infusion if the client experiences

Your client displays decrease in sensory changes and muscle weakness. This would be which type of risk factor for falls?

Question 91 A client with massive trauma and possible spinal cord injury is admitted to the emergency department. Which assessment finding by the nurse will help confirm a diagnosis of neurogenic shock?

Martha is a 77-year-old resident in a nursing home.  Over the past several weeks, she has displayed a gradual decrease in function and safety is now a concern. Staff has begun restraining her in her wheelchair with a posey vest as they are afraid, she will fall should she try to walk without help. At night she is restrained in bed with a roll belt with the side rails up. She is referred to the restraint committee for evaluation and recommendations.  Answer the following questions regarding Martha. The restraint committee has determined that the nursing home will attempt to reduce the amount of restraints used with Martha. Which of the following would be the most appropriate and safe alternative to try?