When assessing a patient with a dysrhythmia, the nurse should prioritize evaluating which aspect of the patient's history?*1 pointa) Family medical historyb) Allergies to medicationsc) Recent travel historyd) Symptoms and onset of the dysrhythmia

When obtaining the history of a client admitted with Endocarditis, which information from the client interview would the nurse consider as significant?*1 pointa. Dental surgery in the recent pastb. History of marijuana usec. History of coronary artery disease (CAD)d. Prolonged use of steroid therapy

Which measures does the nurse keep in mind to reduce therisk of MEs?a. When questioning a drug order, keep in mind that theprescriber is correct.b. Be careful about questioning the drug order a board-cer-tified physician has written for a patient.c. Always double-check the many drugs with sound-alikeand look-alike names because of the high risk of error.d. If the drug route has not been specified, use the oral route.

The nurse on the medical-surgical unit has received two new client admissions simultaneously. Which assessment is essential to determine which client the nurse should see first?A. Vital signsB. Number of prescribed medicationsC. Medical historyD. Code status

A patient has undergone a successful heart transplant and has been discharged home with a medication regimen that includes cyclosporine and tacrolimus. In light of this patient’s medication regimen, what nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?*1 pointA) Risk for injuryB) Risk for infectionC) Risk for peripheral neurovascular dysfunctionD) Risk for unstable blood glucose

When teaching a patient about managing dysrhythmias at home, which instruction is most important?*1 pointa) Monitor your pulse regularly and report any irregularities to your healthcare provider.b) Avoid all physical activity to prevent further dysrhythmias.c) Reduce fluid intake to minimize the risk of electrolyte imbalances.d) Stop all prescribed medications if you experience side effects.