A red blood cell that is smaller than normal and has less hemoglobin than normal would be called

Which layer of the blood vessel wall is composed of muscle and usually thicker in arteries than in veins?

Which of the following is not a location at which the pulse can be felt in the lower limb?

The nurse is assessing a patient with a right lower extremity that is pale, mottled, and cold to touch. The nurse suspects an arterial thrombosis. What are the “six P’s” of clinical signs of an arterial occlusion?

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Place in order from the highest to lowest priority (1 to 4), the order in which the nurse should see patients. ___1. A patient receiving enoxaparin (Lovenox) for experiencing an MI 3 days ago___2. A patient with coronary artery disease who reports chest pain radiating to the jaw___3. A patient with PAD with a diminished pulse to the right leg___4. A patient with venous insufficiency with 2+ pitting edema

The nurse is reviewing orders for a patient and notes the patient is prescribed valsartan/sacubitril (Entresto). Which medication in the patient’s medication history would lead the nurse to seek clarification before administering the Entresto?

The drug alteplase(t-PA) is given to the patient with a Myocardial infarction. which statement accurately describes the purpose of this medication?

The nursing instructor is observing a student nurse administer enoxaprin (Lovenox) subcutaneously to a patient prophylactically to prevent DVT. Which of the following actions by the student nurse would cause the instructor to intervene?

A patient with HF has shallow respirations building to deep breaths followed by a period of apnea. How should the nurse document this finding?

The nurse is collecting data from a patient experiencing chest pain. Which finding is most concerning?