A nurse is assessing a client with suspected Ménière disease. Which functional health pattern questions are most appropriate to guide subjective data collection? Select all that apply.
A client with a deep partial-thickness burn is receiving enz…
A client with a deep partial-thickness burn is receiving enzymatic debridement as part of wound care. The nurse prepares to apply a topical agent containing collagenase. What is the primary therapeutic action of collagenase in this treatment?
A nurse is preparing a client for a fluorescein angiography….
A nurse is preparing a client for a fluorescein angiography. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the client regarding potential side effects of this procedure?
A client is scheduled for an experimental surgical procedure…
A client is scheduled for an experimental surgical procedure. The surgeon provides a detailed consent form, but the client signs it without reading. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?
A client receiving mechanical ventilation requires endotrach…
A client receiving mechanical ventilation requires endotracheal suctioning due to increased airway secretions and audible rhonchi. The nurse takes precautions to prevent suction-related complications. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A client in the emergent phase of a major burn injury develo…
A client in the emergent phase of a major burn injury develops hyperkalemia. The nurse reviews the pathophysiologic changes responsible for this electrolyte imbalance. Which process contributes most to the elevated serum potassium level?
A nurse is discussing end-of-life considerations with a clie…
A nurse is discussing end-of-life considerations with a client with advanced COPD and their family. Which of the following statements accurately reflect important aspects of end-of-life care for individuals with advanced COPD? Select all that apply.
What is the unit price of a 32-ounce box of brown sugar that…
What is the unit price of a 32-ounce box of brown sugar that costs $3.20?
A 42-year-old client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) presen…
A 42-year-old client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) presents with Kussmaul respirations, confusion, and a blood pH of 7.15. Which combination of physiological processes is primarily responsible for maintaining acid-base balance in this scenario?
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is at increased ris…
A nurse is caring for an older adult who is at increased risk for developing respiratory infections. Which age-related physiologic changes contribute to this heightened susceptibility? Select all that apply.