The client with coronary artery disease and chest pain is prescribed transdermal nitroglycerin, a coronary vasodilator.  Which behavior indicates that the client understands the discharge teaching concerning this medication?

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, O2S at 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.  Which of the following lab values based upon patient presentation would you expect to be abnormal? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

The cardiac care nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a client with heart failure. The client has received 880mL of D5W, an IV of 100mL of 0.9% NS, 8 ounces of water, 4 ounces of milk, and 6 ounces of chicken broth. The client has had a urinary output of 1,480mL. What is the total intake in mL for this client? Record your answer as a whole number. Please be sure to follow math guidelines- do not include mL in your answer, do not use trailing zeros, do not use commas.

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and develops epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A client taking an ACE inhibitor has developed a dry, hacking cough.  Because of this side effect, the client no longer wants to take that medication.  What medication that has similar hemodynamic effects does the nurse anticipate the health care provider ordering?

The client is scheduled for an implantation of a prosthetic valve for their severe mitral stenosis.  Which statement best indicates that this client understands the purpose of the valve replacement?

A client is diagnosed with mitral stenosis and new onset atrial-fibrillation.  Which interventions will the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply

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?