The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?

1. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1-L bag at a rate of 125 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

The nurse has received the laboratory results for a patient who developed chest pain 4 hours ago and may be having a myocardial infarction. Which of the following laboratory test results are most indicative of myocardial damage?

The home care nurse has given instructions to a client who was recently discharged from the hospital regarding the care of their extremities due to peripheral arterial disease. The nurse determines that there is a need for further teaching if the client makes which statement?

The nurse is assessing a 39-year-old client with a blood pressure (BP) of 120/78 mm Hg at rest, a total cholesterol level of 210 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol of 58 mg/dL, triglycerides of 120 mg/dL, and a fasting blood glucose level of 98 mg/dL. Which risk factor for coronary artery disease requires further follow-up?

A nurse at a provider's office receives a phone call from a client who reports nausea and unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A patient who has recently started taking simvastatin (Zocor) reports several symptoms to the nurse. Which assessment finding is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

The nurse is educating a client prior to an electrocardiogram (ECG). What is the best explanation regarding the purpose of electrocardiography?

A patient who has chest pain is admitted to the emergency department (ED), and all of the following are ordered. Which one should the nurse arrange to be completed first?

A nurse is preparing a client who is scheduled for a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) the following day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include about the test?