A client has a known history of heart disease.  Over the past several months she has noticed periodic chest pain, and her feet seem to swell more than usual. Her primary health care provider has ordered an ultrasound examination of the heart.  Teaching will be provided for which diagnostic test?

What will the client be taught regarding a digitalis medication?

The nurse is preparing to administer spironolactone (Aldactone) to a client.  After assessing the client, what data indicates the need to withhold the medication?

The nurse determines that a client has a characteristic symptom of pericarditis.  What symptoms does the nurse recognize as significant for this diagnosis?

During client education at the outpatient clinic, the client diagnosed with primary hypertension asks the nurse, “Why do I have high blood pressure?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a 63 year old female with history of hypertension and complaints of shortness of breath.  Day 1: Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout, Weight 80kg(176 LB), Urine output 480ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-99.7, BP 108/50, Pulse 98, Resp rate-20, O2Sat 95% Room Air. Day 4: Breath sounds scattered, crackles heard bilaterally. Apical heart rate rapid and irregular. Audible s3 Gallop. Weight 82.1kg(181 LB). Urine output 320ml/8 hours. Vital Signs: Temp-98.2, BP 138/80,  Pulse 112, Resp rate-28, O2Sat 88% Room Air.  Provider Prescription: Lopressor 25mg PO Daily Lasix 20mg PO BID Potassium 10MEQ BID Out of each assessment finding, please select the findings that indicate the client’s status has improved. Please Select all that apply.

A client is given Lisinopril (Prinivil) and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). Based on the actions of the medications administered, what instructions will the nurse provide to the client? 

The nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol (Lopressor).  When obtaining vital signs, the nurse notes that the blood pressure is 90/60.  What is the priority action by the nurse?

A client with renal failure has decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the client’s complete blood count, the nurse will expect which of the following complete blood count results?

What information will the nurse consider when deciding what nursing actions to delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) who is working on a medical-surgical unit? Select all that apply.