The patient with Marfan syndrome presents with difficulty breathing in the supine position and fatigue. Upon palpation, a heave is noted. The nurse anticipates auscultating which heart sound?
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The nurse is planning care for a patient who sustained third degree burns over 42% of the body during an industrial accident the previous day. The patient is intubated, sedated, and chemically paralyzed. Which patient problem is most important for the nurse to address?
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The patient presents to the ED with acute left lower quadrant abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Transvaginal ultrasound shows ectopic pregnancy in the left oviduct. The patient begins to cry and states, "We have tried for so long to get pregnant. Is there anyway I can keep the baby?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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