A woman with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been ordered a hemoglobin A1C test for the first time by her primary care provider. The woman states, “I don’t see why you want to test my blood cells when it’s sugar that’s the problem.” What aspect of physiology will underlie the care provider’s response to the client?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients and reviewing the r…
A nurse is caring for a group of clients and reviewing the recent laboratory values and medical charts. What adult client(s) is exhibiting early manifestations of prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI), which should be reported to the health care provider? Select all that apply.
The nurse is planning care for a client with breast cancer a…
The nurse is planning care for a client with breast cancer and metastasis to bone who has been admitted for palliative care. What should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Which clinical finding among older adults is most likely to…
Which clinical finding among older adults is most likely to be viewed as a normal part of age-related changes?
While speaking to a senior citizen club about osteoarthritis…
While speaking to a senior citizen club about osteoarthritis (OA), which facts are accurate to share?
When providing education to a client diagnosed with a benign…
When providing education to a client diagnosed with a benign bone tumor, the nurse should emphasize the fact that benign tumors primarily:
A 22-year-old woman has sustained a lateral blow to her righ…
A 22-year-old woman has sustained a lateral blow to her right knee during a game, and subsequent imaging has confirmed a severe meniscus injury. Which consequences should the woman expect over the course of recovery? Select all that apply.
A new client arrives at the clinic. The physician is suspect…
A new client arrives at the clinic. The physician is suspecting the client may have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) given the clinical manifestations related to joint pain, skin changes, and history of pleural effusions. The nurse should anticipate which diagnostic test will be a priority to facilitate with the diagnosis?
A 17-year-old male has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma of t…
A 17-year-old male has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the upper tibia following several months of leg pain. Which statement by the client demonstrates that he has an accurate understanding of his diagnosis?
A client with hypertension, arthritis, and early chronic kid…
A client with hypertension, arthritis, and early chronic kidney disease (CKD) has developed viral gastroenteritis and is unable to consume adequate fluids. Which prescribed medications should the nurse caution the client about taking due to the increased risk for prerenal acute kidney injury? Select all that apply.