A nurse is examining a client with diastolic dysfunction. Upon auscultation using the bell of the stethoscope the nurse hears a late diastolic heart sound at the 5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line. Based on these findings and the clients history, the nurse would recognize this extra heart sound is most likely what?

The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What statement indicates the client needs further information?

A client is in the hospital after suffering a myocardial infarction and has bathroom privileges. The nurse assists the client to the bathroom and notes the client's O2 saturation to be 96%, pulse 88 beats/min, and respiratory rate 16 breaths/min after returning to bed. What action by the nurse is best?

A client has just experienced a 90-second tonic-clonic seizure and has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.12, HCO3 22 mEq/L, PaCO2 55 mmHg, PaO2 60 mmHg. Which intervention is the most appropriate?

The healthcare provider orders dobutamine at 12 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 75 kg. The pharmacy provides 250 mL of D5W with 1 g of dobutamine. How many mL/hr should the IV pump be programmed for? (Round to a whole number.)

A client is in the hospital and has received two doses of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for hypertension. When the nurse answers the client's call light, the client presents an appearance as shown below. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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

A client with gonorrhea is treated with a single IM dose of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and is given a prescription for doxycycline 100mg BID for 7 days, The nurse explains to the client that this combination is prescribed to

The proton pump inhibitor Esomeprazole (Nexium) is prescribed for a client who incurred extensive burn injuries 5 days ago. Which nursing assessment would best evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?

A client has a three-way catheter with a continuous bladder irrigation post-transurethral resection of the prostate. Over the last 8 hours, there has been 1600 mL of irrigation solution infused and 2500 mL measured in output from the drainage bag. What should the nurse record as the urinary output for the 8-hour period? (Enter the number only. No units)

A nurse prepares to defibrillate a client who is in ventricular fibrillation. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to perform prior to defibrillating this client?