The patient has a history of mitral valve stenosis. In which position does the nurse place the patient to properly auscultate for this condition?
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The patient presents with diffuse maculopapular rash, fever, myalgia, arthralgia and headache. The patient reports several tick bites after hiking two weeks ago, which prompts the provider to suspect Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Which test confirms the diagnosis?
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The nurse is assigned to a patient who presents to the emergency department with a severe headache. Upon physical assessment, the patient’s heart rate is 114 bpm, temperature is 38.2[Symbol]C (100.8[Symbol]F), and the blood pressure is 149/93 mmHg. Which of the following questions by the nurse is most important?
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