A patient with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and a recent heart attack returns to the hospital complaining of rapid weight gains of 5 lbs over 2 days. Upon assessment the patient has +3 pitting pedal edema and they have cardiomegaly on their chest x-ray.  What should the nurse recognize as the primary concern?

A patient with Type 2 Diabetes is prescribed metformin for glucose management. What statement by the nurse is most important for the nurse to include in patient education?

A patient with hypovolemic shock shows delayed capillary refill, cool clammy skin, and their MAP is 55 mmHg. What should the nurse prioritize?

The nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which perscribed order is meant for the management of this condition? 

A nursing is caring for a patient with heart failure. They are schedule for morning doses of carvedilol, lisinopril, aspirin, and furosemide. The nurse obtains vital signs prior to administration. Which of the following is an appropriate next action by the nurse?  Vital Signs:  Blood pressure 110/85 Heart rate 55 Respiratory rate 19 Temperature 98.8 F O2 saturation 96% on 2L nasal cannula

Which of the following vital signs demonstrate late findings of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? 

A patient describes a sudden, severe headache as the “worst headache of my life.” What condition should the nurse suspect?

A patient is admitted with a large pulmonary embolism and their MAP is 45 mmHg. They are anxious and express feelings of impending doom. What condition does the nurse anticipate? 

Which symptom is associated with a right hemisphere stroke?

A nurse is assessing a patient with infective endocarditis, the nurse notes their Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score has changed from 15 to 10 . What is the priority concern?