The client diagnosed with mania tells the nurse, “I think you’re looking nice. Maybe we could go to my room?” Which response is most therapeutic?

A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is admitted, and arterial blood gas (ABG) results are obtained. Which ABG findings are consistent with the respiratory compensation expected in metabolic acidosis associated with ESRD?

An 89-year-old female client is admitted to a telemetry unit with a diagnosis of heart failure exacerbation. She reports a medical history of osteoarthritis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and coronary artery disease including a myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass surgery 22 years ago. She is alert and her daughter is at her bedside. The nurse’s initial client assessment findings are listed. Select the assessment findings that require follow-up by the nurse. Select all that apply.

A client with end-stage renal disease is considering peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a treatment option. The nurse is educating the client about the advantages of peritoneal dialysis. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the benefits of PD?

A client recovering from chest trauma has a chest tube in place. The nurse should notify the physician if which of the following occurs?

A client arrived to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. After obtaining an ECG the nurse would infer which of the following?    

Probable signs of pregnancy include which of the following? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with epilepsy who is prescribed valproic acid. The nurse understands the importance of monitoring for potential adverse effects. Which laboratory test is essential when assessing for valproic acid toxicity?

The nurse is evaluating nutritional status of a client who is receiving chemotherapy as treatment for cancer. Which of the following findings could affect the client’s nutritional intake?

The nurse manager is planning an in-service that focuses on staff management of potential suicidal ideation among clients. Which activity has the highest likelihood of improving the effectiveness of the staff?