A patient experiencing a myocardial infarction reports chest pain and shortness of breath. The first intervention should be?

A client with hypertension is willing to implement lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure. Which changes would be beneficial in reducing the client's blood pressure? (Select all that apply.)

The telemetry monitor alarms for your client. The 6 second rhythm strip is seen here. Your first action is to:

Before giving any medication of cardiac dysrhythmia the LPN knows that the most important assessment that must be completed prior to giving the medication is:

Your client: Chester Payne
Age: 78 years old

Past medical history. History of persistent atrial fibrillation, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and osteoarthrosis.
Yesterday: Client was admitted for a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR). Later in the day, the client's heart rhythm was converted to normal sinus rhythm using intravenous medication therapy.
0900 today: Client is sitting up in the bedside recliner. Client reports "racing heartbeat" and feeling "like I can't get a good deep breath" Upon auscultation the nurse hears an irregular heart rhythm.
Assessment is as follows:
Neurological: Alert and oriented x 4
Eyes, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT): Normocephalic, denies sore throat, denies nasal congestion, denies vision changes. No swelling or drainage visualized.
Pulmonary: Reports some shortness of breath (SOB), no cough. Lungs sound clear in all fields. Cardiovascular: Irregular heart rhythm auscultated. Denies chest pain. Skin is warm and dry to the touch. Capillary refill > 3 seconds. 2+ bilateral lower extremity edema. Peripheral pulse 1+ equal bilaterally. Jugular vein distention (JVD) is noted
Gastrointestinal: Abdomen rounded and firm. Reports slight nausea, bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants. Reports bowel movement prior to admission.
Genitourinary: Voiding clear yellow urine without issues as per client self-report.
Musculoskeletal: Full range of motion against resistance.

What is the next action the nurse should take?

The LPN is caring for a client that was recently started on furosemide for dependent edema caused by right sided heart failure. Which nursing actions are appropriate to add to the plan of care for the patient?

This picture shows a 6 second rhythm strip of your client's cardiac telemetry. You would document this finding as:

A nurse caring for a client with peripheral arterial insufficiency determined the nursing diagnosis of altered peripheral arterial insufficiency. Which intervention will be most appropriate for the client?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a fluid-volume overload related to heart failure (HF) and is admitted to the nursing unit for treatment.
Vital signs are:
Temperature: 98.0 oral
Heart rate (HR) 88 beats/minute
Respiratory rate (RR) 22 breaths/minute

Oxygen saturation: 94% on room air

What is the PRIORITY nursing action?

The nurse is assessing a client who reports pain to the left lower extremity, especially while ambulating. The discomfort is relieved with rest. Assessment findings confirm left lower leg mottling and hairlessness. Which health problem will the nurse most likely include in the planning of the client's care?

A 70-year-old client comes to the hospital for after suffering a syncopal episode. Patient states that she felt dizzy when she stood up, then passed out. The client's blood pressure on admission is 88/48 mmHg. A list of medications is obtained as part of the medication reconciliation process. Which three medications are most likely to have contributed to this client's signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply.)