A nurse is caring for a client who received verapamil 1 hr ago and now has a blood pressure of 80/54 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.

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Nurses' Notes

Current visit:

Client here for follow-up visit. Was seen 1 week ago for worsening manifestations of heart failure. +1 nonpitting edema noted to feet and ankles. Client reports shortness of air improved and only occurs with significant exertion. Also states has more energy and is sleeping better. Client does report episodes of nausea and decreased appetite. Also states has had occasional dizziness. Today's weight is 78.9 kg (174 lb).

A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site and notes that the site is cool and edematous. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acetaminophen toxicity. The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the antidote used to reverse this toxicity?

A home health nurse is visiting a client who has heart failure and a prescription for furosemide. The nurse identifies that the client has gained 2.5 kg (5 lb) since the last visit 2 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 350 mL IV to infuse over 3 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking combination oral contraceptives. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

A nurse accidently administers metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine to a client. Which of the following vital signs should the nurse assess before administration?

A nurse is assessing a client who has anxiety and is taking buspirone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking furosemide to treat heart failure. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?