A nurse is caring for a client in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe in this phase?
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with…
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with fulminant hepatitis. The results show an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 6.2 and decreased platelet count of 80,000/mm³. The client is lethargic with Right Upper Quadrant pain and has new-onset petechiae. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
A hospitalized client diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia sta…
A hospitalized client diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia states to the nurse, “I’m so afraid. Where am I? Where is my family?” Which is the most therapeutic response by the nurse?
A psychiatric nurse is conducting a family education session…
A psychiatric nurse is conducting a family education session for parents of a 12-year-old diagnosed with conduct disorder. Assessment data includes: Parent reports of feeling overwhelmed Inconsistent parental responses to behaviors Current behavior management focuses on punishment Escalating aggressive incidents at home Family conflict during limit-setting Parents express motivation to learn new strategies Analyze the situation and determine the most effective evidence-based parenting intervention to recommend.
A nurse manager is leading a quality improvement initiative…
A nurse manager is leading a quality improvement initiative on a dementia care unit where clients have experienced weight loss and increased agitation during mealtimes. Which combination of environmental and nutritional interventions would most effectively address these concerns? Select all that apply.
Which client should the postpartum nurse assess first after…
Which client should the postpartum nurse assess first after receiving shift report?
A client on the adult psychiatric unit repeatedly spreads f…
A client on the adult psychiatric unit repeatedly spreads false rumors about other clients, disrupting the therapeutic environment. Which initial nursing action is most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a client 1-day postpartum after a va…
The nurse is caring for a client 1-day postpartum after a vaginal delivery. The client received fentanyl in the epidural catheter, which was discontinued at the end of the immediate recovery period (stage 4). She has developed severe itching. What drug does the nurse give a dose of?
The model minority stereotype about Asian Americans has only…
The model minority stereotype about Asian Americans has only positive consequences of Asian American health.
The nurse is caring for a neonate in the NICU who was born o…
The nurse is caring for a neonate in the NICU who was born one hour ago. The mother was diagnosed with chorioamnionitis at the time of delivery. The newborn has poor tone, a weak cry, tachypnea, grunting, and retractions. After stabilizing the newborn with intravenous fluids and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the nurse assists with a complete diagnostic evaluation, which includes (select all that apply)