The nurse is caring for a client who is on cardiac telemetry monitoring and notes that the PR interval is 0.16 seconds. Which interpretation is correct for the nurse to make?

The nurse is caring for a client who is newly admitted with severe chest pain and suspected myocardial infarction. Which diagnostic blood test would be considered the most reliable and critical indicator of myocardial injury?

The nurse is assessing a client who is near death. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the client is in the actively dying phase?

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with a traumatic brain injury. Which medications would the nurse anticipate being prescribed to reduce cerebral edema and prevent a secondary brain injury? Select All That Apply

The nurse is documenting a client’s assessment. The rhythm below was obtained from the client’s cardiac monitor. How should the nurse document this strip?

The health care provider prescribes IV mannitol for a client with an intracranial pressure (ICP) of 22. How will the nurse determine that the medication had the intended effect?

The nurse is educating a client diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse. What education will the nurse need to provide the client about this diagnosis?
Possible Education

A client has been admitted with a head injury from a motor vehicle accident. Vital signs on admission were BP 120/80 mm Hg and pulse 88. Which vital signs would indicate that Cushing's triad was occurring?

The nurse is teaching a group of staff nurses about myocarditis. What would the nurse identify as being potential risk factors for this condition? Select All That Apply

The nurse is assigned to the cardiac unit caring for four clients. He is preparing to do initial rounds. Which client should the nurse assess first?

The nurse is assessing a brain-injured client response to nail bed pressure. The client demonstrates internal rotation, adduction, and flexion of the arms, the nurse should report the response as which finding