A client is complaining of severe pain in the left great toe. What lab studies that the nurse reviews indicate that the client may have gout?
The nurse is educating a sexually active female patient abou…
The nurse is educating a sexually active female patient about infection prevention. Which change during the premenstrual period increases the patient’s risk of infection?
Your patient has a history of angle-closure glaucoma. What t…
Your patient has a history of angle-closure glaucoma. What type of medications should this patient avoid?
The nurse is caring for a client who reports wrist pain. Wha…
The nurse is caring for a client who reports wrist pain. What does the nurse identify as a positive indicator of the Phalen sign?
A client has sustained a left femur fracture in a skiing acc…
A client has sustained a left femur fracture in a skiing accident. When is the nurse aware that the complication of a fat emboli typically occurs and should be monitored for closely?
After being stained with crystal violet, how will a gram-pos…
After being stained with crystal violet, how will a gram-positive gonococcus react?
The nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) to:
The nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) to:
A patient has had surgery to repair a fractured hip. What in…
A patient has had surgery to repair a fractured hip. What intervention is important for the nurse to perform when turning the client from side to side?
The nurse is collecting the health history of a patient who…
The nurse is collecting the health history of a patient who has had multiple episodes of renal calculi formation. Which finding(s) increase(s) the patient’s risk for the development of renal calculi? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse caring for a patient who has just had an arteriove…
The nurse caring for a patient who has just had an arteriovenous (AV) access created in his right forearm. Which finding(s) is/are important for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.)