A client presents to the outpatient diagnostic center with c…
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A client presents tо the оutpаtient diаgnоstic center with complаints of intermittent upper abdominal discomfort. The healthcare provider has scheduled the client for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series to evaluate the cause of symptoms. The nurse is reinforcing teaching about the procedure. Which instructions should the nurse provide to the client in preparation for the test? Select all that apply.
A 66-yeаr-оld wоmаn presents tо the emergency depаrtment with acute onset of severe left knee pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight. She reports the symptoms began suddenly 12 hours ago and have worsened. She has a history of hypertension, type II diabetes mellitus, and rheumatoid arthritis in which she take DMARDs. On exam, the knee is erythematous, warm, and extremely tender to touch, with limited range of motion. Vitals: BP 89/46, Pulse 112, RR 22, O2 96% on room air, Temp 101.8°F (38.8°C). Labs: WBC: 16,000 cells/mm³ Neutrophils (absolute) 12,500 /mm3 Neutrophils (%) 82% Eosinophils (%) 1% Monocytes (%) 4% ESR: 72 mm/hr CRP: 18 mg/dL Serum uric acid: 5.2 mg/dL Blood cultures: Pending Which condition should the AGACNP be suspicious for?