A 68-year-old postoperative patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) suddenly becomes short of breath, reports chest pain, and is visibly anxious. Vital signs show a blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg, heart rate of 122 bpm, respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation of 85% on room air. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

The nurse is reviewing the pharmacologic action of nifedipine with a student nurse. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of nifedipine?

A 58-year-old patient with a history of smoking and hypertension reports increasing chest discomfort during physical activity that subsides with rest. The nurse notes elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg. Which of the following pathophysiological processes is most likely responsible for the patient’s symptoms?

Which clinical finding is most indicative of a tension pneumothorax in a patient with chest trauma?

A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis (CF). Which of the following interventions is the priority to help prevent complications associated with the disease?

A 68-year-old patient with a history of chronic stable angina reports chest pressure rated 6/10 after walking to the bathroom. The nurse notes BP 142/88 mmHg, HR 96 bpm, RR 20, and O₂ saturation of 95% on room air. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing action?

A nurse is providing teaching about dietary recommendations to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include as a food that enhances iron absorption when consumed with nonheme iron?

**Answer the next 4 questions (a – d) based on this statement: A 45 lb dog presents to your clinic with a painful, bulging right eye. d.  The bottle of the drug above (question c) comes in a concentration of 20%, how many milliliters will you administer to your patient?

An antiviral medication commonly used to treat Herpes virus in cats

Inotropic agents affect the heart muscle’s