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A client is experiencing shock with low blood pressure, a weak, thready pulse, and a large amount of blood loss. Which bed position would be most beneficial for this client?

The nurse is caring for an obese client who was admitted with chest pain. While the client is sleeping the nurses assess the client has frequent periods of apnea and snoring. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

Which client has the most concerning nutritional needs?

The nurse is instructing a client about quinapril hydrochloride. Which physiological adaptations should the nurse include in the teaching to help the client safely manage side effects?

What should a nurse do when ambulating a client with right-sided weakness?

A 23-year-old unconscious male is brought in by his girlfriend after he overdosed on anti-anxiety pills. The girlfriend states to the nurse that he has recently been depressed and experiencing continuous anxiety. While the nurse is assessing the patient, he awakens. Which question takes priority to ask the patient?

A client with a urinary tract infection is receiving ciprofloxacin by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse should closely monitor for which physiological adaptations during administration?

The provider has ordered TED hose be applied to the client. The nurse understands which of the following regarding TED hose application?

Why is the client’s use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) supplements important to assess when gathering a health history?

A patient is given chlordiazepoxide for an anxiety disorder. When would the patient be at the highest risk for drug overdose?