A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series with barium swallow. The client has a history of shellfish allergy and mild chronic kidney disease. Which action should the nurse take prior to the procedure?

A 58-year-old woman presents for a routine exam. She has a BMI of 33 kg/m², LDL cholesterol of 160 mg/dL, HDL of 38 mg/dL, fasting triglycerides of 180 mg/dL, and reports smoking one pack of cigarettes per day. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for reducing her risk of CAD?

A nurse is caring for a client with acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) presenting with periorbital edema, BP of 150/92 mmHg, and hematuria. Labs reveal elevated BUN and creatinine. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A client with fluid volume overload develops elevated blood pressure and a heart rate of 48 beats per minute. The nurse understands that which physiologic mechanism is most likely responsible for this bradycardia?

A nurse is caring for a client with advanced cirrhosis. Which laboratory abnormalities should the nurse anticipate in this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is teaching a client with a newly created orthotopic neobladder about postoperative care and management. Which statements by the client indicate understanding? Select all that apply.

A nurse is educating a group of older adult clients about age-related gastrointestinal changes and how these impact assessment findings. Which statements made by the clients indicate correct understanding? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted with extensive burns and is diagnosed with hypovolemic shock. Which pathophysiological mechanism is most likely responsible for this condition?

A 70-year-old client with CKD and anemia reports feeling fatigued and weak. The nurse explains that erythropoietin is prescribed for which primary reason?

A nurse is evaluating a client with acute arterial ischemia in the right leg. Which assessment findings require immediate provider notification? Select all that apply.