A client is scheduled to have a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) to treat coronary artery disease.
What information about the balloon-tipped catheter would the nurse plan to include when providing client education concerning the procedure?

A nurse is caring for a client who has poison ivy and is prescribed diphenhydramine.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give regarding the adverse effect of dry mouth associated with diphenhydramine?

The nurse reviews a primary health care provider’s prescriptions and notes that a topical nitrate is prescribed. The nurse notes that acetaminophen is prescribed to be administered before the nitrate.
The nurse implements the prescription with which understanding about why acetaminophen is prescribed?

A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old male client in the medical unit.

The client was admitted from a provider’s office with complaints of fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. The nurse reviews the client’s medical records to prepare the client’s plan of care.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the risk factors for dehiscence for clients who have surgical incisions.
Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A client with a diagnosis of valvular heart disease is being considered for mechanical valve replacement. Which circumstance is essential to assess before the surgery is performed?

A nurse is admitting a client who sustained severe burn injuries. The nurse refers to the burn injury.
What percentage of body surface area should the nurse estimate?

A 20-year-old diagnosed with appendicitis is being assessed by the nurse. Which statement by the client will make the nurse intervene immediately?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has burns on the front and back of both arms.
Using the rule of nines, the nurse should document burns to which percentage of the client’s total body surface area (TBSA)?

A client is scheduled to have a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) to treat coronary artery disease.
What information about the balloon-tipped catheter would the nurse plan to include when providing client education concerning the procedure?

A nurse is assessing a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?