The provider writes an order for a patient to  receive a nipride infusion at 4 mcg/kg/min to keep SBP < 140mmHg. The pharmacy supplies this in a 500 mL bag of D5W that contains 200 mg of the drug. The patient weighs 154 lbs. How many mL will the patient receive per hour? _______  (Enter a number only and round to the nearest tenth if necessary.)

An 84-year-old client has a history of coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and hypertension. The nurse assesses the patient’s blood pressure and obtains a blood pressure of 160/90. What question should the nurse ask first?

A 68-year-old male comes in for a routine physical. He reports feeling well with no chest pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Vital signs: HR: 52 bpm BP: 124/76 mmHg RR: 16/min SpO₂: 98% on room air An ECG shows a rate of 52 bpm, regular rhythm, and visible P waves before each QRS. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?

A nurse reviews a patient’s ECG strip and confirms that the patient is having an episode of atrial fibrillation. What findings did the nurse observe on the ECG strip?

Which complication is most concerning for a patient with chronic stable angina and indicates the progression of the disease?

A 45-year-old male patient presents to triage with episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness in his ear. He reports that these symptoms often last for several hours and seem to worsen at times with occasional hearing loss. Based on these signs and symptoms, which disorder is most likely?

During discharge teaching for a patient with CHF, which instruction should the nurse include regarding dietary modifications? 

The nurse is educating a client about risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). Which of the following client profiles demonstrates the greatest risk for developing CAD?

A nurse receives an order to administer 400mL of 0.9% NaCl over 45 minutes. What rate will the nurse set the IV pump? (Enter a number only and round to the nearest tenth if necessary.) ______

I love the story that Igor Agapova shares of sitting next to a friendly American stranger on a long 9-hour flight to New York.  What happened? (The Culture Map)