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A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a chronic illness about the DASH diet. Which of the following meals best fits the DASH diet?

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced severe head trauma. The client's partner asks the nurse why they are concerned about the mean arterial pressure (MAP). The nurse should explain that MAP determines which of the following?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?

A nurse is collecting data for a client who experienced a myocardial infarction prior to a cardiac arrest. Which of the following laboratory tests will identify early injury to the cardiac muscle?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who experienced an acute myocardial infarction 6 days ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to remain elevated at this time?

A client who has had a significant myocardial infarction receives a referral to the cardiac rehabilitation unit. During his first visit to the unit, he tells the nurse that he doesn't understand why he needs to be there because there is nothing more to do as the damage is done. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Following admission, a client with a vascular occlusion of the right lower extremity calls the nurse and reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypertension and a prescription for propranolol. A history of which of the following conditions should be reported to the provider?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department and reports severe radiating chest pain and shortness of breath. The client appears restless, frightened, and slightly cyanotic. The provider prescribes oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat, cardiac enzyme levels, IV fluids, and a 12-lead ECG. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has had a newly inserted permanent pacemaker. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching as a pacemaker malfunction that the client should report to the provider?