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Hypothyroid (cretinism in small children) exhibit all of the following dental abnormalities except which one?

What assessment/data collection findings would indicate respiratory dysfunction when examining a patient with respiratory difficulty? (Select all that apply)

Which instruction by the nurse is appropriate for teaching the proper technique for collection of a sputum specimen? 

The nurse is discussing the care needs with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is preparing to bathe a client who has mild dementia and requires minimal help with hygiene. The nurse identifies which client need as the highest priority when giving the instructions?

The nurse is preparing to administer the daily IV dose of Vancomycin to a patient with severe pneumonia. What statement from the patient would lead the nurse to withhold the Vancomycin and promptly notify the healthcare provider?

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with angina pectoris who is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. What is the most appropriate response for the nurse to make when the client asks what the medication does?

The nurse is assigned to care for four clients. In planning client rounds, which client would the nurse collect data on first?

Calculate the total Intake and Output during your shift from 0700-1500: 0800- 8 oz of apple juice          -4 oz of milk          -4 oz of gelatin (Jell-O)          -500 mL of urine1200- 8 oz of chicken broth        -4 oz of grape juice         – 6 oz of soda         – 4 oz of water with medications1430- 600 mL of urine          – 50 mL of nasogastric drainageContinuous Intravenous (IV) fluids at 50 mL/hr. Intake: _______________ Output: ________________

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client scheduled for surgery. Which laboratory result should indicate to the nurse that the surgery might be postponed?

The nurse is assisting with triaging clients arriving to the emergency department. Which client is the highest priority?