In the emergency department, a patient’s vital signs are: BP 66/40 mm Hg; pulse 140 beats/min; respirations 8 breaths/min and shallow. The nursing diagnosis is Ineffective breathing pattern related to depression of respiratory center secondary to narcotic overdose. Select the priority outcome.

The patient with CKD asks why she is receiving nifedipine and furosemide. The nurse understands that these drugs are being used to treat the patient’s

Calculate and interpret BMI results. Round to a whole number. Use the reference below or the app from the NIH at www.nhlbi.nih.gov (wt. in kg/ht. in meters squared or lbs/inches squared x 703) a) A patient weighs 131 pounds and has a height of 62 inches (5 ft. 2 inches), their BMI = .     b) A patient weighs 249 pounds and has a height of 67 inches (5 ft. 7 inches), their BMI = .   c) A patient with a BMI of 20 is considered to be of weight. (these are definitions) d) A patient with a BMI of 18 is considered to be of weight.  e) A patient with a BMI of 34 is considered to be of weight.

Choose the appropriate interview techniques from the following: (Check all that apply.)

A terminally ill patient admitted to the hospital at the end of life is experiencing continuous, increasing amounts of pain. The nurse caring for the patient plans the scheduling of opioid pain medications to provide

Which characteristics describe the anticoagulant warfarin? (Select all that apply)

7.  Accurate blood pressure findings are assessed by using correct technique. Label the following BP findings that were obtained as either:         A = accurate, B = falsely low, or C = falsely high.

Previous administrations of chemotherapy agents to a patient with cancer have resulted in diarrhea. Which dietary modifications should the nurse recommend?

8. An opioid medication was given for pain management. Identify common and sometimes high risk opioid side effects/adverse effects: (Check all that apply) 

In a potentially violent situation, what is the primary (first) nursing action?