The nurse is admitting a 12-year-old child to the acute care facility and notices discolored secondary teeth. The parent says they doesn’t know why the teeth are discolored because the child is very good about brushing and flossing and sees the dentist regularly. What question should the nurse ask?

A client is exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis but does not initially develop active disease. Which pathophysiological process explains the client’s latent tuberculosis infection?

A nurse is providing education to a client who has been prescribed rifampin as part of tuberculosis treatment. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Injury to a client’s cell membrane has caused the local release of histamine. The nurse should anticipate what effect on the client?

Which of the following reactions would the nurse recognize as a cardinal sign of inflammation? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of vaginal candidiasis with a nursing student. Which statement best explains why overgrowth of Candida albicans occurs?

A patient reports experiencing joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness in the hands and wrists lasting for more than 30 minutes. What should the nurse do to help alleviate the patient’s symptoms?

A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with genital herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) about self-care and prevention of transmission. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?  

A nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology of migraine headaches with a client. Which process best explains the development of migraine pain?

A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client with HIV. The client’s CD4 count is 180 cells/µL. Which interpretation is most accurate?