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?

The nurse is auscultating the lungs of a patient with HF. Which can the nurse expect to document?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation. Which finding would be of most concern to the nurse?

The nurse is teaching a patient about coronary artery disease and explains atherosclerosis. Which statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which signs and symptoms should the nurse monitor in the patient with chronic HF? (Select all that apply.)

A patient who develops chest pain says the pain is a 9 on a scale of 0–10. Which action should the nurse take?