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The nurse is caring for a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The client asks the nurse, “What causes an aneurysm?” The nurse’s best response is which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone skin grafting of the face and arms for burn wound treatment. In creating a care plan for this client, which of the following nursing diagnosis would be a priority for this client?

Match the nursing assessment with the cardiovascular condition. Each answer can only be used once.

The nurse is caring for a client with a chemical burn injury. The initial nursing intervention is to do which of the following?

The client was referred to the clinic due to increased abdominal girth and is diagnosed with ascites. After administering furosemide, which nursing action would be most effective in evaluating this treatment?

The nurse knows that which of the following assessment findings is associated with the client who is experiencing cardiac tamponade? Select all that apply.

The client was referred to the clinic due to increased abdominal girth and is diagnosed with ascites. After administering furosemide, which nursing action would be most effective in evaluating this treatment?

The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse knows that one of the earliest signs of increased ICP is which one of the following?

Ten minutes following administration of an antibiotic, the nurse assesses a client to have edematous lips, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor. Assessment reveal:  Pulse 130 beats/min, and RR 32 breaths/min. After administration of epinephrine, the nurse would anticipate which of the following outcomes that best demonstrates effectiveness of the medication?

The nurse is caring for a client who is mechanically ventilated. In order to reduce the client’s risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), which intervention should the nurse prioritize?