After teaching a client who has an implantable cardioverter- defibrillator (ICD), a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the teaching?

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

The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine (Adenocard) to a client experiencing supraventricular tachycardia. When giving this medication, what is important to remember?

A client with genital herpes has painful blisters on her vulva. After teaching the client self-care measures, which statement indicates the need for further education?

Which client should the nurse assign as a roommate for a client who has aplastic anemia?

The post anesthesia care unit (PACU) charge nurse notes vital signs on four postoperative clients. Which client would the nurse assess first?

A client has been placed on a mechanical ventilator. The PCP has ordered the ventilator to be set at a respiratory rate of 28 breaths /min. The nurse questions the order, citing concerns about which acid-base problem?

What would be the priority intervention for the care of the client who is pulseless and has the following rhythm on the monitor?

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 nurse is caring for a client who has frequent gastric pain and dyspepsia. Which procedure would the nurse expect the health care provider to order to make an accurate diagnosis?

A nurse assesses a client admitted to the cardiac unit. Which statement by the client alerts the nurse to the possibility of right- sided heart failure?