A client has had a cast placed for the treatment of a humeral fracture. The nurse’s most recent assessment shows signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A client has a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis and the primary provider has now prescribed cyclophosphamide. The nurse’s subsequent assessments should address what potential adverse effect?

A nurse is writing a care plan for a client admitted to the emergency department (ED) with an open fracture. The nurse will assign priority to what nursing diagnosis for a client with an open fracture of the radius?

An elderly client’s hip joint is immobilized prior to surgery to correct a femoral head fracture. What is the nurse’s priority assessment?

A client has come into contact with HIV. As a result, HIV glycoproteins have fused with the client’s CD4+ T-cell membranes. This process characterizes what phase in the HIV life cycle?

A nurse is planning client education for a client being discharged home with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. The client has been prescribed antimalarials for treatment, so the nurse knows to teach the client to self-monitor for what adverse effect?

A school nurse is assessing a student who was kicked in the shin during a soccer game. The area of the injury has become swollen and discolored. The triage nurse should organize care for a:

A client with a right tibial fracture is being discharged home after having a cast applied. What instruction should the nurse provide in relationship to the client’s cast care?

A nurse is caring for a client who has just had an arthroscopy as an outpatient and is getting ready to go home. The nurse should teach the client to monitor closely for what postprocedure complication?

The nurse’s plan of care for a client with stage 3 HIV addresses the diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity Related to candidiasis. What nursing intervention best addresses this risk?