A patient arrives at the emergency department with burns to the neck and chest. Click on the area that represents a superficial partial thickness burn.
During treatment of a patient who has sepsis-induced dissem…
During treatment of a patient who has sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse will expect that collaborative care of this patient will focus on which of the following: Select all that apply:
The nurse is teaching the client about diabetes mellitus. Wh…
The nurse is teaching the client about diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements about diabetes mellitus is correct?
A 17-year-old patient is diagnosed with rheumatic heart dise…
A 17-year-old patient is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease following a recent episode of rheumatic fever. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan to help prevent further cardiac complications. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis….
The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The client is receiving acetysalicylic acid (aspirin). What is the main purpose the client is receiving this medication?
A client has been taking naproxen (Naprosyn), an NSAID, for…
A client has been taking naproxen (Naprosyn), an NSAID, for several months for arthritis pain. Which assessment question is important for the nurse to ask?
A patient with acute gastritis asks the nurse why they are b…
A patient with acute gastritis asks the nurse why they are being prescribed an H2 blocker. The nurse’s best response is:
The nurse is performing a medical history and physical asses…
The nurse is performing a medical history and physical assessment for a client. Which assessment findings lead the nurse to conclude that the client is at risk for development of osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
An unconscious client is brought to the emergency department…
An unconscious client is brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance following a car accident. Without a family member to give informed consent, the nurse should
An emergency department nurse plans care for a client who is…
An emergency department nurse plans care for a client who is admitted with heat stroke presenting with a core temperature of 106.2°F (41.2°C), altered mental status, hot dry skin, and hypotension. The nurse includes all of the following interventions in the patient’s plan of care except: