Jack has a deep laceration to his upper thigh. A steady stream of dark red blood is coming from the wound. With this type of injury, Jack is at an increased risk for
A client with polycythemia vera has an enlarged spleen. Whic…
A client with polycythemia vera has an enlarged spleen. Which nursing action is most important to prevent the formation of blood clots in the client?
The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who devel…
The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect?
A patient is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Whi…
A patient is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which manifestations should the nurse expect to observe in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma w…
The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of asthma who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What assessment finding should the licensed practical nurse (LPN) report immediately to the registered nurse (RN)?
Joe fractured his left ankle while playing basketball. Which…
Joe fractured his left ankle while playing basketball. Which of the following findings would warrant immediate medical attention?
A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What…
A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What action should the nurse take first?
Patients with severe burns are at increased risk for infecti…
Patients with severe burns are at increased risk for infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help protect the patient from infection: (Select All That Apply)
A 28-year-old male patient has a fractured left humerus. He…
A 28-year-old male patient has a fractured left humerus. He has a cast on his arm. The nurse observes pallor, coolness, and a decrease in capillary refill time to his left hand and fingers. These observations are likely to indicate:
A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What…
A patient is demonstrating signs of anaphylactic shock. What action should the nurse take first?