A 35-year-old patient presents with pulmonary hypertension and is diagnosed with right heart failure. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

In the context of a patient undergoing IV furosemide (Lasix) treatment for hypertension, which observation is most crucial to communicate to the healthcare provider?

What is the primary therapeutic goal for secondary hypertension?

A 73-year-old patient has increased pulmonary pressure resulting in right heart failure. What could be a potential cause for the right heart to fail?

After receiving a change-of-shift report, which patient admitted to the emergency department should the nurse assess first?

An obese post-surgical patient reports sudden discomfort in her leg.

Upon assessment, the nurse finds the leg to be cold and pale, with no pedal or popliteal pulse. What should the nurse suspect?

While admitting a patient with pericarditis, what manifestations of this disorder should the nurse assess for?

The standard policy on the cardiac unit states, “Notify the health care provider for mean arterial pressure (MAP) less than 70 mm Hg.”. Which patient should the nurse call the health care provider about?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with hypertension. Which result is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

A 75-year-old male experiences severe chest pain and calls 911.

Given that lab findings indicate elevated levels of cardiac troponins I and T, what condition does the nurse suspect?

When preparing a patient for a cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram, which piece of information about the patient is crucial for the nurse to relay to the healthcare provider prior to the procedure?