A nurse performs Homans maneuver by flexing the knee and sharply dorsiflexing the foot. What response indicates a positive Homans sign?

While conducting an admission assessment, the nurse observes clubbing of the patient’s fingers. Based on this finding, the nurse should he patient about which disease process?

A 56-year-old individual visits his primary care provider for a routine checkup.The physical examination reveals edema, an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), and muffled heart sounds.

Which of the following findings should the nurse be most concerned about?

Which medication, when noted in a patient’s history, will diminish the effects of Warfarin (Coumadin)?

In the context of Interprofessional Care of the Client and Family Across the Lifespan, a nurse is planning discharge teaching for a patient with chronic heart failure who has been prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) and hydrochlorothiazide.

What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?

You’re providing care to four patients.

Select all the patients who are at risk for developing sepsis:

After the shift change, which patient in the emergency department should the nurse prioritize for assessment?

If a patient diagnosed with hypertension is prescribed Propranolol (Inderal), what patient history should prompt the nurse to consult with the healthcare provider before administering this drug?

As a nurse in a community-based setting, you are educating clients on strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease. Which interventions should you include? (Select all that apply)

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

What is the most important nursing action in caring for a patient who has just recovered from rheumatic fever?