A patient with valvular heart disease comes to the emergency department with reports of syncope and dyspnea on exertion. The nurse suspects

A nurse knows that common cardiac problems or concerns precipitating paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT) include which of the following?

A patient has symptoms of persistent cough, wheezing, weight loss, shortness of breath, hemoptysis, and lymphadenopathy of the neck. On examination of the patient, the nurse observes a large nodule on the thyroid and firm non-movable infraclavicular lymph nodes. Which one of the following best explains this patient's current situation?

A patient is seen in the emergency department for a myocardial infarction and cardiogenic shock. The physician assesses the patient for contraindications to an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP). Which of the following is an absolute contraindication?

A nurse is caring for a client who underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) with the nursing diagnosis of impaired physical mobility related to pain and fear of movement. Which of following interventions are appropriate to address the client’s problem? 

The nurse is preparing a patient for a pericardiocentesis for the treatment of cardiac tamponade. How should the patient be positioned?

A patient has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) after suffering a traumatic brain injury. After treatment has been initiated, the nurse assesses the patient for signs of improvement, including

The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes suffering from nausea and vomiting. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?

A client diagnosed with decompensated heart failure has the nursing diagnosis of risk for anxiety related to fear of death or debilitation. What nursing interventions will help alleviate anxiety?

The nurse is instructing a patient diagnosed with acute gastritis. The patient asks about the causes of gastritis. The nurse should include which of the following risk factors in her response?

A patient is seen in the clinic for a follow-up on his diabetes management. The patient complains that after he administers insulin and his blood sugar drops, it quickly increases soon after. What disorder would be considered?

The nurse is caring for a patient with Paget's disease. The patient complains of difficulty urinating. The nurse should suspect the presence of:

While assessing a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), the nurse should auscultate for bruits. Which location is the most common site for AAA formation?

A nurse is working with a new, unlicensed nursing assistant. When caring for a diabetic patient with dehydration, which tasks can be delegated to the nursing assistant?

A hospitalized patient is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal medulla. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to observe?