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A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series with barium swallow. The client has a history of shellfish allergy and mild chronic kidney disease. Which action should the nurse take prior to the procedure?

A 58-year-old woman presents for a routine exam. She has a BMI of 33 kg/m², LDL cholesterol of 160 mg/dL, HDL of 38 mg/dL, fasting triglycerides of 180 mg/dL, and reports smoking one pack of cigarettes per day. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for reducing her risk of CAD?

A 55-year-old client presents with fatigue and unintentional weight loss. During the physical assessment, the nurse palpates a 2-cm fixed, non-tender supraclavicular lymph node. Which interpretation is most appropriate based on this finding?

A nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a BMI of 33 kg/m², waist circumference of 42 inches, and a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 1.1. Which finding places the client at the highest risk for cardiovascular complications?

A 60-year-old client with a history of cirrhosis is admitted for evaluation of splenomegaly. The nurse notes pallor, fatigue, and easy bruising. Laboratory results show hemoglobin 7.9 g/dL, WBC 2,800/ìL, and platelets 65,000/ìL. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

A client returns from surgery after a laparoscopic nephrectomy with a nephrostomy tube in place. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a client admitted with unexplained weight loss, poor appetite, and intermittent abdominal pain. Which nursing technique is most appropriate for collecting accurate subjective data about the client’s gastrointestinal history?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a kidney transplant. What instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The picture below shows uneven land surfaces created by limestone mining in Florida. Uneven land surfaces created by limestone mining can cause transportation problems in the location. Which of these is the best plan to solve this problem? (4 points)

The steps in the formation of extrusive igneous rocks are listed below in an incorrect order. 1. Rock melts due to high temperature.2. Rock is buried deep under Earth’s surface.3. Magma is forced out of Earth’s surface during volcanic eruption.4. Magma cools and crystallizes. Which of these best shows the correct order of steps in the formation of extrusive igneous rocks? (4 points)