The nurse in the outpatient clinic has obtained health histories for these new patients. Which patient may need a referral for genetic testing?

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic and has audible crackles on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present?

The nurse monitors a client prescribed a thiazide diuretic as part of treatment for hypertension. Which clinical manifestations of hypokalemia should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient postoperative day 1 following an open exploratory laparotomy with a large abdominal incision. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent respiratory complications in this client?

Which action should the nurse take when providing patient teaching to a 76-year-old patient with mild presbycusis

The nurse provides discharge instructions to a client with diabetes mellitus beginning oral hypoglycemic therapy. Which statements, if made by the client, indicate a need for further teaching?

The nurse is teaching a client who is preparing for discharge from the hospital after a total hip arthroplasty. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of client teaching on managing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that teaching has been effective?

A nurse is providing care to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and reports experiencing pain and swelling of joints in both feet. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest the client use to assist with comfort?

A 65-year-old man has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will be starting levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy. He has a history of cardiovascular disease and had two coronary stents inserted 2 years ago, with no problems since that time. He is usually active but states that lately, he has felt tired with no energy to take his usual walks or work around the house. He has been instructed to take the medication in the morning, 1 hour before breakfast, and to return to the clinic in 4 weeks to check his TSH levels. Choose the 3 most likely options for the information missing from the statement below by selecting from the list of options provided. The nurse recognizes that, based on the patient’s history and new treatment plan, he is currently at risk for complications, especially __1__, __2___, and _3____