The nurse cares for a client with a history of a large anterior-lateral wall MI 3 days ago. The client reports chest pain that is worse with inspiration, and improves with sitting forward. The nurse auscultates a scratching/grating sound with each heart beat, that continues to be heard with the client holding their breath. Which does the nurse anticipate that the client is experiencing?

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Which cardiac symptom is MOST likely to be reported by women or diabetics presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

The nurse receives a call from a client prescribed an oral cephalosporin antibiotic. The client states that he has noticed nausea since starting the antibiotic. What is the appropriate response by the nurse?

The blood type that is considered the Universal Recipient is:

The portion of the spleen that is primarily lymphoid in nature is the ________ pulp

The nurse cares for a client reporting chest pain.  Which laboratory tests are most helpful in diagnosing a new acute myocardial infarction?

Which statement best describes the action of a bacteriocidal antibiotic?

The nurse cares for a client immediately post-procedure for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using the right femoral artery.  Which should the nurse include as a priority in the initial plan of care?  Select all that apply.

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