To initiate a relationship with a child who may be autistic, the nurse would be most effective by using which of these approaches?

The nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for the patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) experiencing night fever and night sweats. Which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care to manage this symptom?

The doctor orders 50mg QID of a medicationThe patient weighs 100 poundsThe drug guide states that a safe dose is 4-6mg/kg/dayIs 50mg QID a safe dose for this patient?

An 8-year old child, diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, is admitted by the nurse to a psychiatric facility. During the admission assessment, which behaviors would be characterized as compulsions? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is reviewing serum laboratory results for a client who has Addison’s disease. Which of the following findings are typical for a client who has this condition? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing thyroid storm. Which should be a priority concern for this client?

An expected outcome of theophylline when administered to a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is to:

The doctor orders 20mg of a medication TIDThe patient weighs 44 poundsThe drug guide states that a safe dose is 2-4mg/kg/dayIs 20mg TID a safe dose for this patient?

A client with pancreatitis is NPO. The client asks the nurse why he is unable to have anything by mouth. Which of the following is the best response?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client being admitted with a diagnosis of alcohol dependence who reports it’s been 6 hours since the last drink. The information supports which assumption about the appearance of withdrawal symptoms?