Respiratory & Cardiac
What daily practice helps clients with asthma reduce triggers?
What is record results? What is journaling?
Which lab shows long-term glucose control?
What is Hemoglobin A1c?
Which diet is best for a client with chronic kidney disease?
What is low-sodium, low potassium, controlled protein?
Which exercise best maintains mobility in osteoarthritis?
What is low-impact activity?
Which safety teaching is important for clients on diuretics?
What is Change positions slowly?
A client with heart failure reports waking at night short of breath. What is this symptom called?
What is Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
What is nocturnal dyspnea?
Which finding is expected in uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes?
What is Slow wound healing?
A client with urolithiasis asks why urine is strained. Best response?
What is collect stones for analysis?
Which finding is common in Parkinson’s disease?
What is tremors?
Which electrolyte imbalance causes positive Chvostek’s sign?
What is Hypocalcemia?
A client with OSA is prescribed CPAP. Which statement shows understanding?
What is “I will wear the mask every night during sleep.”?
Which teaching is correct for insulin storage?
What is Keep unopened vials in refrigerator?
A client with cirrhosis is at risk for bleeding. Which lab value should the nurse monitor most closely?
What is Prothrombin time/INR?
Common medication that reduces spasticity in multiple sclerosis?
What is Baclofen?
A client with chronic kidney disease diet?
What is Low potassium?
A client with CHF suddenly develops pink frothy sputum. What is the priority action?
What is Apply oxygen and notify provider?
What are symptoms of Hyperglycemia?
What is? multiple answers
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed erythropoietin injections. Which finding shows the treatment is effective?
What is Increased hemoglobin and reduced fatigue from anemia?
A client with suspected stroke suddenly cannot speak. What is the nurse’s first action?
What is rapid response?
A client on hemodialysis is being discharged home. Which teaching is most important to include?
What is Check weight and blood pressure daily to monitor fluid balance?
A client with atrial fibrillation on warfarin has black tarry stools. What is the nurse’s first action?
What is Hold the medication and notify provider?
After thyroidectomy, a client develops hoarseness and weak voice. What should the nurse monitor?
What is Airway and ability to breathe effectively?
A client with ascites due to cirrhosis is scheduled for paracentesis. Which finding indicates the procedure was effective?
What is Easier breathing and decreased abdominal pressure?
A client with spinal cord injury develops severe hypertension and headache. What is suspected?
What is Autonomic dysreflexia?
A dialysis client suddenly becomes hypotensive during treatment. What is the nurse’s immediate action?
What is Stop dialysis and assess the client?