A client has been diagnosed with compartment syndrome. Which of the following symptom(s) are associated with compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply)
The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client after…
The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client after being admitted with migraine headaches. The client should be taught to notify the healthcare provider is which of the following occurs?
A client with a history of hypertension and asthma is admitt…
A client with a history of hypertension and asthma is admitted to the medical-surgical unit. When reviewing the client’s medication record, which of these medications should the nurse question?
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical uni…
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical unit 72 hours ago with a small bowel obstruction. A nasogastric tube has been set to low intermittent suction since admission. Upon review of the morning’s blood work, the nurse notes that the client’s potassium is 3.1 mEq/L. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of what imbalance?
The nurse is examining the back of a client who was admitted…
The nurse is examining the back of a client who was admitted with a stage III pressure ulcer on the sacral area. Which illustration shows a stage III pressure ulcer?
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different cli…
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different clients on a cardiac unit. Does the assessment finding of orthopnea indicate left-sided heart failure or right-sided heart failure?
Calculate one dose of the following medication order: Ordere…
Calculate one dose of the following medication order: Ordered: Potassium chloride 60 mEq PO daily On hand: Potassium chloride 20 mEq/15 mL Administer: ________ oz Fractions should be presented as decimals (ex. 0.5, 1.5)
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different cli…
A nurse is completing a physical assessment on different clients on a cardiac unit. Does the assessment finding of weight gain indicate left-sided heart failure or right-sided heart failure?
The nurse on the intermediate care unit received change-of-s…
The nurse on the intermediate care unit received change-of-shift report on four clients with hypertension. Which client should the nurse assess first?
The nurse is performing a bedside stroke scale assessment on…
The nurse is performing a bedside stroke scale assessment on a client who has new onset of facial numbness with a recent blood pressure of 172/88. The total stroke assessment score is 40. Based on this score, the nurse should do which of the following first?