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The nurse is prioritizing the patient’s care. What are the top three priority actions?

Which of the following statements best summarizes the difference between dehydration and hydrolysis reactions?  

The nurse is caring for a client post-lumbar laminectomy. Which symptom will the nurse teach the client to report immediately?

A surgeon is explaining to a client that they will have two vertebrae fused to improve spinal stability. The nurse understands that the client is going to have which surgical procedure performed?  

A surgeon is explaining to a client that they will have two vertebrae fused to improve spinal stability. The nurse understands that the client is going to have which surgical procedure performed?  

A nurse is teaching a client about non-pharmacological management of migraines. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse prioritize? 

Which type of precaution should the nurse implement for the client?

A nurse is assessing a client who was admitted to the emergency department after a physical assault. Once the nurse performs a trapezius pinch, the client’s eyes open and their arms flex towards their core. They moan and groan.  What is the client’s Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score? 

In a client with suspected increased intracranial pressure, which diagnostic test would be most useful in visualizing brain tissue and potential edema?

The occupational health nurse is assessing client’s risks for low back pain. Which of the following clients has the greatest risk of developing this condition?