The patient with cirrhosis of the liver is exhibiting increasing confusion, lethargy, drowsiness, and intermittent agitation. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate including in the patient’s plan of care?

When planning care for a patient who has just returned to the unit following a cardiac catheterization procedure with stent placement, the nurse may delegate which activity to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A patient being treated with lisinopril (Zestril; Prinivil) asks the nurse how the drug lowers the blood pressure.  The nurse explains that this drug:

A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of aortic stenosis.  Which assessment finding would most likely indicate that the patient’s heart function is worsening? 

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted for suspected pericarditis.INSTRUCTIONS: Based on knowledge of the diagnosis, categorize the following nursing actions as “Expected,” “Contraindicated,” or “Unrelated.”

A nurse is caring for a patient with infective endocarditis of the mitral valve. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?

Which nursing diagnosis would be prioritized for the client diagnosed with myocarditis?

A client with newly diagnosed acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) presents with dyspnea, orthopnea, and 2+ edema.Match the nursing actions to the order in which they should be performed. Use each answer once.

During the assessment of a 72-year-old with ankle swelling, the nurse notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient’s bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates:

Which characteristics describe chronic stable angina? (select all that apply)