A child who has a fever of 103°F, diarrhea, poor oral intake, joint pain, high platelet count, and an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) has developed which condition?

The client states, “I don’t plan to quit smoking unless someone convinces me of the connection between smoking and high blood pressure.” Which information is correct?

At which intercostal space does the provider place the stethoscope for auscultation of the pulmonic valve?

In a client who has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, what sounds would be heard when auscultating the heart?

A client with chest pain, temp 101.5°F, blood pressure 125/85 mm Hg, new regurgitant murmur, and an echocardiogram showing valve perforation has developed which condition.  

A client diagnosed with hypertension is scheduled for testing related to the diagnosis. The client states, “I don’t know why I need to have kidney tests.” Which teaching is correct?

A client is experiencing chest pain. On examination, a scratchy sound is heard through the stethoscope. Which intervention is correct?

Which statement is correct about central venous pressure?

Which statement is true about the effects of glucose on the arteries?

Four clients have heart disease.  One of the clients has been diagnosed with decreased calcium availability. Which client is administered a drug to increase calcium availability?   Client 1 Client 2 Client 3 Client 4 Drugs Dobutamine Digoxin Milrinone Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors