The nurse is caring for an adult patient who had symptoms of unstable angina upon admission to the hospital. Which nursing diagnosis describes the discomfort associated with angina?

The nurse should be cognizant of what contraindications for thrombolytic therapy in the care of the patient with an ischemic stroke? Select all that apply.

The nurse is admitting a patient with traumatic injuries who also has class III obesity. When planning this patient’s care, the nurse should address the patient’s heightened risk of what nursing diagnoses related to obesity?

A patient presents with severe left lower extremity pain. Upon assessment the nurse discovers that the patient’s left leg is significantly bigger than the right, is red, edematous, and hot. What is the nurse most concerned about in this patient?

The nurse is preparing health education for a patient who is being discharged after hospitalization for a hemorrhagic stroke. What content should the nurse include in this education?

A patient admitted with acute diverticulitis has experienced a sudden increase in temperature and reports a sudden onset of severe abdominal tenderness. The nurse’s rapid assessment reveals that the patient’s abdomen is rigid on palpation. What is the nurse’s best response?

A patient presents with severe left lower extremity pain. Upon assessment the nurse discovers that the patient’s left leg is significantly bigger than the right, is red, edematous, and hot. What is the nurse most concerned about in this patient?

A nurse is planning discharge health education for a patient who will soon undergo placement of a mechanical valve prosthesis. What aspect of health education should the nurse prioritize in anticipation of discharge?

A male patient presents to their primary provider for his annual physical exam. The patient is 6’ 4” and weighs 304 lbs. Using the following table, calculate the patient’s obesity classification.

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has just returned from the OR after inguinal hernia repair. The OR report indicates that the patient received large volumes of IV fluids during surgery and the nurse recognizes that the patient is at risk for left-sided heart failure. What signs and symptoms would indicate left-sided heart failure?