A client who is on the progressive care unit develops supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The clients vital signs: T: 98, HR: 160, BP: 119/71, RR: 19, Sp02 94% on RA. The client presents with no dyspnea, shortness of breath or chest pain. Which action that is included in the hospital dysrhythmia protocol should the nurse do first?

The nurse is taking a history of a 68-year-old woman. What assessment findings would indicate a high risk for the development of breast cancer? (Select all that apply.)

A 59-year-old client is brought into the emergency room with complaints of chest pain. The client states that the pain is a crushing, constrictive pressure that is not relieved with position change. He states that the pain started 3 hours ago in the middle of his chest and radiates down his left arm. The client has a history of diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.

T: 99

BP: 138/72

HR: 106

RR: 19

ECG-ST segment depression

Troponin - Negative

The client is given medication for his unstable angina. Soon after, the client states that he is having difficulty breathing with audible wheezing heard on auscultation. Which of the following is most likely responsible for the symptoms experienced by this client?

The nurse is educating a client on the prevention of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which statement by the client indicates a lack of understanding?

The nurse observes the following EKG. Which lab would the nurse correlate with this finding?

Which assessment finding in a 36-year-old client is most indicative for further evaluation?

75-year-old who lives alone, is admitted to the hospital because of weakness and confusion.

Physical Examination

Confusion, slow to respond to questioning, generalized weakness, decreased skin turgor, dry mucous membranes, peripheral pulses weak.

Vitals: T: 101 F, BP 90/62, HR 120 bpm and irregular, RR 24, Sp02 89% on room air.

Central Venous Pressure (CVP): 1 mmHg

Pulmonary Arterial Wedge Pressure (PAWP): 2 mmHg.

What order by the health care provider should the nurse question?

A nurse reviews a client's laboratory results. Which findings would alert the nurse to the possibility of atherosclerosis? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a client with tachycardia. Which clinical manifestation requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse assesses a client in an outpatient clinic. Which statement alerts the nurse to the possibility of left-sided heart failure?

A client is in the emergency department after being rescued from a house fire. After the initial assessment, the client develops a loud, brassy cough. What intervention by the nurse takes priority?