A 45-year-old outdoor construction worker is brought to the emergency department after collapsing on a hot day. He is confused, flushed, and has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C). His skin is hot and dry, and his blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A 70-year-old patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with worsening shortness of breath and increased sputum production. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote effective airway clearance?

A 32-year-old patient reports painless swelling in the neck that has progressively increased over the past 3 weeks. The patient also complains of intermittent fevers, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss. On assessment, multiple enlarged, firm, non-tender lymph nodes are palpated in the cervical region. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is providing education to the family of a client who has infectious endocarditis  . Which of the following statements made by the nurse is accurate regarding this condition ?

A 72-year-old patient is admitted with pneumonia and is now showing signs of septic shock. Which of the following clinical findings would the nurse expect to observe? Select all that apply.

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?