An asthmatic client has been taking prednisone for years to…

An asthmatic client has been taking prednisone for years to help manage the inflammation. After a complete assessment, the nurse suspects Cushing’s syndrome. What assessment findings would lead the nurse to believe the client has Cushing’s syndrome?      

Mrs. S is a 52 y.o. African American female who presents to…

Mrs. S is a 52 y.o. African American female who presents to your clinic to establish care.  She has not seen a primary care provider in quite some time.  Her BMI is 32, she eats fast food almost daily for lunch, and she does not get any exercise because of chronic hip pain.  She also admits to you that she drinks sometimes up to 6 beers 2-3 days per week. She is most likely at risk for developing:

When providing discharge teaching to a client for whom Engli…

When providing discharge teaching to a client for whom English is a second language, which therapeutic skill technique will the nurse use to assist with assessing the client’s patient’s understanding of the information being shared verbally?                                 

Treatment for Bipolar Disorder involves a lifetime regimen o…

Treatment for Bipolar Disorder involves a lifetime regimen of medications; consisting of an antidepressant in combination with an antimanic or anticonvulsant medication. Medication education for the patient who is newly prescribed Lithium Carbonate (Lithobid) would consist of which of the following?  

During the interview process, your 18-year-old female client…

During the interview process, your 18-year-old female client diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, has confided that her relationship with her parents has recently declined. She states her parents always blame her for everything, they are angry and always yelling and are not understanding. She states, “I don’t even do anything wrong”. As the nurse, you know that which of the following statements would be interpreted as an empathetic response regarding her parental estranged relationship?