A patient presents in NYHA class IV Heart Failure. Which of the following is true? Group of answer choices A. Beta blockers are absolutely contraindicated in this patient B. Only non-selective beta blockers are useful in this patient C. Beta Blockers may be used if the patient is euvolemic and hemodynamically stable D. Beta-1 blockers […]

A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about total parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? “TPN is administered for clients who are unable to absorb nutrients from their intestinal tract.” “I should administer TPN intravenously over 6 hr.” “Clients who require long-term nutritional support […]

A patient was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of acute congestive heart failure and secondary diagnoses of COPD and Type 2 Diabetes. During hospital stay, patient developed acute pyelonephritis. The patient was subsequently discharged from the hospital with a principal diagnosis of acute systolic heart failure and secondary diagnoses of acute pyelonephritis, COPD, and […]

how you write a physical exam for this patient “My entire head and body is hurting, and I feel pressure in my ears, and my face behind my eyes. I have been running fever, can’t keep anything on my stomach, my throat is sore, and my nose is running, and I have not taste or […]

An elderly client reports to the nurse. ” I have been extremely susceptible to infections over the past few months, and have developed a poor appetite. I have lost about 10 lbs over the past 6 months”. Which suggestion should the nurse make to assist the client to boost the immune system? 1. Increase intake […]

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital for a total hip replacement. Which goal is the highest priority in the post-operative phase of care? 1. Prevent complications of shock. 2. Prevent dislocation of prosthesis. 3. Prevent respiratory complications. 4. Prevent skin breakdown.

A client diagnosed with terminal cancer wants information about an Advanced Directive for end-of-life care. What information should the nurse include? Select all that apply 1. An Advance Directive includes a Living Will and a Medical Power of Attorney. 2. A person can be designated to make medical decision in the event the client cannot. […]

Calculator QUESTION 37 -A client is diagnosed with Clostridioides difficile infection and is placed on contact precautions. The health care provider prescribes an electrocardiogram (ECG) STAT. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate after the completion of the ECG? 01. Plug the device into a working electrical outlet and place a biohazard bag over […]

Rosa, a spokesperson for a hospital, publishes a statement to respond to accusations of surgical errors that caused the death of three patients. Rosa says that no major surgical errors have occurred at the hospital and that the deaths were caused by the patients’ underlying medical problems. Which type of lie is this? The lie […]

Calculator QUESTION 39 39 of The nurse makes an initial home care visit to a client recently discharged from an acute care setting. In addition to assessing the client, the nurse also recognizes the need for additiona home safety teaching when the spouse makes which statement? (Select all that apply.) 1.1 put extension cords on […]