A nurse is caring for a client who has an epidural hematoma. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A nurse is planning the care of a client who will be immunos…
A nurse is planning the care of a client who will be immunosuppressed as part of a bone marrow transplant protocol. What is the most important component of infection control in the care of this client?
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord inj…
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord injury at the level of the T2-T3 vertebrae. When planning care, the nurse should anticipate which of the following types of disability?
The nurse is reviewing the health care records of a client,…
The nurse is reviewing the health care records of a client, The team suspects a malignant breast tumor. On palpation, the mass most likely had what characteristic?
The nurse identifies that the client may be in the compensat…
The nurse identifies that the client may be in the compensatory stage of shock. What nursing assessment monitors for reduced tissue perfusion?
A public health nurse has formed an interdisciplinary team t…
A public health nurse has formed an interdisciplinary team that is developing an educational program entitled Cancer: The Risks and What You Can Do About Them. Participants will receive information regarding many different types of cancers. This program is an example of what type of health promotion activity?
A couple has come to a fertility clinic because they are una…
A couple has come to a fertility clinic because they are unable to become pregnant due to a diagnosis of ovarian failure. The nurse would anticipate the provider to suggest what procedure, that will satisfy their religious belief that conception must occur within the body?
The nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client…
The nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client following a fire in his home. The client (206 lbs) is noted to have second and third-degree burns on his anterior chest and abdomen, the fronts of both arms and the fronts of both legs.What IV rate will the nurse put on the pump for the first 8 hours. (round to the nearest tenth)
The client with cervical cancer is beginning radiation thera…
The client with cervical cancer is beginning radiation therapy. When planning care, the nurse should prioritize what goal?
The nurse is meeting with a 38-year-old who states she would…
The nurse is meeting with a 38-year-old who states she would like to resume oral contraceptives. What assessment question is most likely to reveal a potential contraindication to oral contraceptive use?