The client diagnosed with coronary artery disease is instructed to take 81 mg of aspirin (“children’s aspirin” or “adult low-dose aspirin”) daily. Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for prescribing this medication?

When discussing angina secondary to atherosclerotic heart disease with a patient, the patient asks, “Why do I experience chest pain with exertion?” The nurse informs the patient that exertion causes which of the following?

You are providing discharge teaching for a client who must take pepto bismol (Bisthmus sulfate) 30 mL by mouth as needed. How will you instruct the client to measure the dose using ordinary household tablespoons? _______

Hypertension is known as the silent killer. This phrase is associated with the fact that hypertension often goes undetected until symptoms of other system failures occur. This may occur in the form of: (select all that apply)

A client with a right leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed Lovenox 1mg/kg subcutaneously and warfarin sodium (Coumadin) by mouth every day. The patient weighs 70 kilograms. The dose on hand in a syringe is labeled 125 mg/mL. How many milliliters do you give the client? Round to the nearest tenth place. _______

A client has active TB. Which of the following symptoms will he exhibit? (select all that apply)

The client is admitted to the hospital with ulcerative colitis. The nurse should assess the client for which complication of the disease?

A client at high risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) is receiving instructions for a 2,000-calorie heart-healthy diet. Which statements are likely to be made by a nurse during the teaching session?

A priority goal for the client with COPD is to:

A client with a hiatal hernia chornically experiences heartburn following meals. The nurse should plan to teach the client to avoid which action because it is contraindicated with a hiatal hernia?