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Allison tripped over her cat last night and landed hard on h…
Allison tripped over her cat last night and landed hard on her leg. Use Figure 3 below to answer the following questions. Based on the radiographic evidence from the firgure below, Allison is finished growing. Medial/Lateral
A nurse is educating a client and family about safety measur…
A nurse is educating a client and family about safety measures while wearing a halo vest. Which statement by the caregiver indicates the teaching was effective?
A nurse is assessing a client with a suspected spinal cord i…
A nurse is assessing a client with a suspected spinal cord injury in the emergency department. Which actions should be included in the initial assessment? Select all that apply
The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes with a…
The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes with a history of kidney disease. The client blood glucose level is 450 mg/dL., and the healthcare provider ordered a new prescription to begin IV insulin per the protocol scale. Which action should the nurse complete first?
The nurse is preparing to administer an acetylcholinesterase…
The nurse is preparing to administer an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor test to a client to rule out myasthenia gravis. Which priority action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A nurse exhibits signs of disruptive behavior, including chr…
A nurse exhibits signs of disruptive behavior, including chronic tardiness, frequent disagreements with coworkers, and refusal to follow protocols. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse manager to take?
A client is admitted with a possible diagnosis of hyperosmol…
A client is admitted with a possible diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) and has a history of type 2 diabetes controlled with the oral diabetic agent tolazamide. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe to confirm this disorder?
A nurse is assessing a client with end-stage kidney disease…
A nurse is assessing a client with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who missed their last two hemodialysis sessions. The client has gained 5 kg (11 lb.) in the past week and present with severe dyspnea, crackles in all lung fields, and 3+pitting edema. The morning laboratory results are as followings: potassium: 6.8 mEq/dL, BUN: 90 mg/dL, creatinine: 19.2 mg/dL, pH: 7.20, HCO3 (bicarbonate): 15 mEq/L. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
An elderly client with type 2 diabetes presents with a urina…
An elderly client with type 2 diabetes presents with a urinary tract infection (UTI), is difficult to arouse, and has a blood glucose level of 642 mg/dL. Upon assessment of the urine, there are no ketones present. What action should the nurse complete first?