A client with chronic cholecystitis reports pruritus. The nurse explains that this symptom is likely due to:
A client is admitted to the emergency department with severe…
A client is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea, and a low-grade fever after attending a community picnic. Which foodborne pathogen is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
An 80-year-old client with primary hypertension reports dizz…
An 80-year-old client with primary hypertension reports dizziness when standing, reduced sexual desire since starting antihypertensive medication, and difficulty adhering to multiple drug doses throughout the day. Which nursing intervention best addresses the client’s immediate safety and adherence concerns?
A client underwent a transurethral resection of a bladder tu…
A client underwent a transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT) for early-stage bladder cancer. On postoperative day 1, the nurse notes the client’s urine is bright red with clots. Which action is the priority?
A client with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D)…
A client with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) reports limited symptom relief after dietary adjustments and the use of loperamide. The provider prescribes eluxadoline, but the client experiences adverse effects, including nausea and constipation. Considering the client’s IBS-D symptoms and response to treatment, which interventions should the nurse anticipate implementing next? (Select all that apply)
A nurse is educating a client scheduled for a creatinine cle…
A nurse is educating a client scheduled for a creatinine clearance test. Which nursing instruction is the most appropriate?
A client presents to the emergency department with sudden, s…
A client presents to the emergency department with sudden, severe left flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and hematuria. The client is pacing and unable to sit still. Which nursing action is the highest priority?
A client with suspected gallbladder cancer presents with jau…
A client with suspected gallbladder cancer presents with jaundice, abdominal pain, and weight loss. The provider plans further diagnostic imaging and labs. Which of the following findings would most likely suggest advanced metastatic gallbladder cancer? Select all that apply.
A nurse is assessing an older adult for age-related cardiova…
A nurse is assessing an older adult for age-related cardiovascular changes. Which findings should the nurse recognize as expected age-related changes in the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply.
A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a patient with diabetes. W…
A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a patient with diabetes. Which findings should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.