A nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing wheezing after receiving an antibiotic 20 minutes ago. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to monitor for?
The nurse in the outpatient clinic has obtained health histo…
The nurse in the outpatient clinic has obtained health histories for these new patients. Which patient may need a referral for genetic testing?
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Upon as…
The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic and has audible crackles on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present?
The nurse monitors a client prescribed a thiazide diuretic a…
The nurse monitors a client prescribed a thiazide diuretic as part of treatment for hypertension. Which clinical manifestations of hypokalemia should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is caring for a patient postoperative day 1 follow…
The nurse is caring for a patient postoperative day 1 following an open exploratory laparotomy with a large abdominal incision. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent respiratory complications in this client?
Which action should the nurse take when providing patient te…
Which action should the nurse take when providing patient teaching to a 76-year-old patient with mild presbycusis
The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client with d…
The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus beginning oral hypoglycemic therapy. Which statements, if made by the client, indicate a need for further teaching?
The nurse is teaching a client who is preparing for discharg…
The nurse is teaching a client who is preparing for discharge from the hospital after a total hip arthroplasty. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of client teaching o…
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of client teaching on managing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?
A nurse is providing care to a client who has rheumatoid art…
A nurse is providing care to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and reports experiencing pain and swelling of joints in both feet. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest the client use to assist with comfort?