A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who had an abdo…

A nurse is caring for a postoperative client who had an abdominal surgery 3 days ago. During the morning assessment, the client reports feeling “chilled and weak.” Vital signs are: Temperature: 100.6°F  Heart rate: 118 bpm Respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute Blood pressure: 100/62 mmHg Which interpretation of these findings is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of…

A nurse is caring for a client with a serum sodium level of 126 mEq/L (normal value is 135-145 mmol/L). During the assessment, the client appears lethargic, complains of nausea, and has difficulty concentrating. The nursing intervention that is most appropriate based on the current assessment is:

A school nurse is evaluating two students who report itching…

A school nurse is evaluating two students who report itching. Student A has intense itching on the scalp with visible white nits attached to hair shafts. Student B reports severe itching that worsens at night and has small, linear burrow marks and a papular crusting rash between the fingers and along the wrists. Based on the assessment findings, which condition is Student B most likely experiencing?

A nurse is completing their morning assessment. The nurse no…

A nurse is completing their morning assessment. The nurse notices the patient is laughing with their visitor, eating breakfast, and flipping through the channels on TV. The patient reports lower back pain as 8/10 on the 0-10 pain scale and describes the pain as achy, throbbing, and unbearable. What action does the nurse take next?