The client is starting therapy with digoxin (Lanoxin). What instruction should the nurse reinforce about the medication?
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Question 2 of 56
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care to prevent the complication of pulmonary embolism?
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Question 3 of 56
What preoperative instruction should the LPN/LVN reinforce to a client scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy?
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Question 4 of 56
The client with a history of angina pectoris is being discharged after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 5 of 56
The healthcare provider is caring for a client with hypertension who is receiving a beta blocker. The provider should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 6 of 56
The client is reinforcing instructions for a low-sodium diet. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 7 of 56
A client with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should reinforce which dietary instruction?
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Question 8 of 56
Which laboratory test should be monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of anticoagulant therapy in a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Question 9 of 56
A client with a history of hypertension is being discharged on a low-sodium diet. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 10 of 56
Before administering a calcium channel blocker to a client with hypertension, what parameter should the nurse check?
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Question 11 of 56
A client is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Question 12 of 56
The client is reinforcing teaching for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding?
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Question 13 of 56
The client with chronic stable angina is prescribed a beta blocker. The nurse is reinforcing instructions. What instruction should the nurse include?
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Question 14 of 56
The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous dose of potassium chloride to a client with hypokalemia. The nurse should monitor for which potential complication?
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Question 15 of 56
The client with a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin) is receiving teaching from the LPN/LVN. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the medication?
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Question 16 of 56
The nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit after undergoing a cardiac catheterization. The nurse should monitor for which common complication following this procedure?
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Question 17 of 56
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge after a myocardial infarction (MI). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?
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Question 18 of 56
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is on a continuous heparin infusion for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy?
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Question 19 of 56
A client with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) has been placed on bed rest. The LPN/LVN should reinforce which instruction to the client to prevent complications?
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Question 20 of 56
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is on oxygen therapy. Which action should the nurse take to ensure the client's safety?
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Question 21 of 56
The client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy?
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Question 22 of 56
The healthcare provider is reinforcing teaching for a client who is starting statin therapy. Which dietary advice should the healthcare provider give?
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Question 23 of 56
The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client with coronary artery disease who is prescribed a low-cholesterol diet. The nurse should advise the client to choose which food item?
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Question 24 of 56
A client with atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should reinforce which instruction?
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Question 25 of 56
A client with a history of coronary artery disease (CAD) is being discharged after angioplasty. Which instruction should the LPN/LVN reinforce to the client?
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Question 26 of 56
When reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with coronary artery disease prescribed a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, which food item should the nurse advise the client to choose?
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Question 27 of 56
A healthcare professional is assessing a client who is taking levodopa/carbidopa. Which of the following findings should the healthcare professional report to the provider?
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Question 28 of 56
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer. Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to ensure correct use?
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Question 29 of 56
The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension who is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. The nurse should check which parameter before administering the medication?
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Question 30 of 56
The healthcare provider is monitoring a client with chronic stable angina. Which symptom would indicate that the client's condition is worsening?
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Question 31 of 56
The healthcare provider is reinforcing dietary instructions to a client with coronary artery disease who has been prescribed a low-cholesterol diet. The healthcare provider should advise the client to choose which food item?
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Question 32 of 56
A client with heart failure is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. What instruction should the nurse reinforce to the client?
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Question 33 of 56
A client with chronic stable angina is prescribed nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for chest pain. The nurse should include which instruction when teaching the client about this medication?
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Question 34 of 56
A client with heart failure is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The nurse should reinforce which instruction?
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Question 35 of 56
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amiodarone. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
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Question 36 of 56
The LPN/LVN is assisting with the care of a client who has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI). Which laboratory test result would the nurse expect to see elevated within the first 24 hours of the client's admission?
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Question 37 of 56
A client has a new prescription for propranolol. Which of the following instructions should be included?
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Question 38 of 56
The LPN/LVN is assisting in the care of a client with chronic heart failure who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). Which sign should the nurse monitor for that could indicate digoxin toxicity?
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Question 39 of 56
The healthcare professional is reinforcing teaching for a client with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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Question 40 of 56
The healthcare provider is reinforcing instructions to a client with heart failure who is prescribed a low-sodium diet. The provider should advise the client to choose which food item?
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Question 41 of 56
A client with chronic heart failure has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to the client regarding this medication?
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Question 42 of 56
The nurse is assisting with the care of a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately?
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Question 43 of 56
When providing teaching to a client with a new prescription for atorvastatin, which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Question 44 of 56
The client is receiving furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. What potential side effect should the nurse monitor for?
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Question 45 of 56
The client with a history of angina pectoris reports chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin. Which action should the nurse take next?
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Question 46 of 56
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which medication would the nurse expect to be administered to help reduce myocardial oxygen demand?
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Question 47 of 56
Prior to a cardiac catheterization, what instruction should the client be reminded of?
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Question 48 of 56
A client has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
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Question 49 of 56
A client with hypertension is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. What instruction should the nurse reinforce to the client?
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Question 50 of 56
The client is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. Which symptom would indicate digoxin toxicity?
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Question 51 of 56
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). Which diagnostic test is most likely to be ordered to confirm this diagnosis?
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Question 52 of 56
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer a beta blocker to a client with hypertension. What parameter should be checked before administering the medication?
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Question 53 of 56
The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous dose of furosemide (Lasix) to a client with heart failure. The nurse should monitor for which potential side effect?
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Question 54 of 56
The healthcare provider is preparing to administer a calcium channel blocker to a client with hypertension. What parameter should be checked before administering the medication?
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Question 55 of 56
A client with a diagnosis of heart failure is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). The LPN/LVN should closely monitor the client for which potential complication?
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Question 56 of 56
The LPN/LVN is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who has been prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for angina. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
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