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The nurse is developing a discharge teaching plan for the parents of a child newly diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Which instructions should the nurse prioritize in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

An adolescent is brought to the emergency department. The patient reports decreased urine output, headaches, and abdominal distension. Based on these data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

The pediatric nurse receives a shift report. Which patient should be assessed first?

A nurse is admitting a 4-year-old child with a history of Myelomeningocele for an elective procedure. Which action is the priority for the nurse to include in the child’s plan of care?

The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who will receive a prescription for simvastatin, an (HMG–CoA) inhibitor. What statement by the client demonstrates a clear understanding of the teaching provided by the nurse?

A nurse is teaching a group of clients about Alzheimer’s disease. Which pathophysiologic change is primarily responsible for the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s disease?

A client with benign prostatic hyperplasia has been taking finasteride for 4 weeks and reports no improvement in urinary symptoms. What is the nurse’s best response?

A client with newly diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma asks why vision loss occurs even though there is no pain. Which explanation by the nurse is most accurate?

The nurse is caring for a trauma client who presents with total body edema and scant urine output. The nurse should recognize the effects of what endocrine disruption?

A client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease has been taking donepezil. The client’s family state that they have been giving the client ibuprofen 400 mg three times daily for joint pain. What assessment should the nurse perform?