A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has…

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has been prescribed amoxicillin for a respiratory infection. The client reports taking the following medications at home: Oral contraceptive pills Warfarin Probiotic supplements Multivitamin with iron Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client admitted with acu…

A nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client admitted with acute decompensated heart failure. The client has a history of hypertension and coronary artery disease. During the morning assessment, the nurse notes the following: The client is restless and anxious Respiratory rate: 32/min, with accessory muscle use O₂ saturation: 86% on 2 L/min via nasal cannula Bilateral crackles in all lung fields BP: 158/94 mmHg, HR: 118 bpm The client reports, “I feel like I can’t breathe lying down.” Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a 68-year-o…

A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a 68-year-old client with a suspected diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). The client reports productive cough, fatigue, and dyspnea for the past 3 days. The following findings are documented: Confused to time and placeBP: 88/56 mmHgRR: 32/minBUN: 28 mg/dLTemperature: 100.8°F (38.2°C)O₂ saturation: 91% on room air The provider asks the nurse for input on whether the client may require hospital admission. Using the CURB-65 tool, which of the following is the most appropriate nursing recommendation?

Tarsanemia is a (made up) rare, autosomal recessive human di…

Tarsanemia is a (made up) rare, autosomal recessive human disease caused by a mutation in the tar1 gene. In the general population, about 1 in 40,000 individuals is affected by Tarsanemia. What would be the expected frequency of individuals affected by the disease if siblings mate?