A 47-year-old woman was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 years ago and has experienced a progressive onset and severity of complications. She has been admitted to a palliative care unit due to her poor prognosis. What assessments and interventions should the clinical staff of the unit prioritize in their care?

While being on subcutaneous heparin injections for deep vein thrombosis during the third trimester of her pregnancy, a client begins to experience major side effects. Her OB physician has called in a specialist who thinks the client is experiencing heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The nurse should anticipate which order?

Amniocentesis has suggested that a couple’s first child will be born with sickle cell disease. The parents are unfamiliar with the health problem and their caregiver is explaining the complexities. Which statement by the parents would suggest a need for further teaching or clarification?

A female dental assistant has developed signs and symptoms of a latex sensitivity, and is undergoing allergy testing as well as blood work. Which component of the assistant’s blood work would most likely be the focus of her health care provider’s analysis?

The unique clinical presentation of a 3 month-old infant in the emergency department leads the care team to suspect botulism. Which assessment question posed to the parents is likely to be most useful in the differential diagnosis?

The clinician on the cardiac unit has noted that the client’s potassium level is 6.1 mEq/L (6.1 mmol/L). The nurse has notified the physician and removed the banana from the client’s meal tray. When explaining these actions to the client, which statement is appropriate?

The EMT volunteering in the medical tent for a road race on a hot, humid day is asked to see a runner who has collapsed on the road. The EMT notes he has sunken eyes, a temperature of 100°F (37.7°C), and dizziness. These are signs of a fluid volume deficit. Recognizing fluid volume deficit, which of these interventions does the EMT carry out first?

During a period of stress, the clinician asks the client to close his eyes and think of a calm, relaxing place where he can feel the wind blowing on his cheek and smell the salty air from the ocean. This is an example of utilizing which type treatment for stress reduction?

Following a motor vehicle accident 3 months prior, a 20-year-old female who has been in a coma since her accident has now had her condition declared a persistent vegetative state. How can her care providers most accurately explain an aspect of her situation to her parents?

The clinician is caring for a client with multiple myeloma. What aspects of care should the clinician prioritize? Select all that apply.