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A 51-year-old patient with a history of alcohol abuse and liver disease has low serum levels of albumin, and presents with ascites (excess fluid in his peritoneal space) and jaundice. A health care professional would recognize that which of the following processes is most likely underlying his health problems?

During a myocardial infarction (MI), a client with a 97% occlusion of their left descending artery develops ventricular arrhythmias due to the amount of ischemia occurring in the myocardium. While providing education about MI’s, which statement is most accurate to share with this client?

After assessing a client’s reports, a nurse finds that the client is suffering from wheezing, prolonged exhalations, and rhonchi. The client uses accessory muscles during breathing. As a treatment, the primary health-care provider prescribes bronchodilators and corticosteroids in the form of inhalers as treatment. What disorder can the nurse infer from the symptoms of the client and the treatment that has been provided to the client?

The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old client who has cystic fibrosis. What aspect of client care should be the nurse prioritize?

Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide to a client recovering from diverticulitis?

A 51 year-old woman diagnosed with a MS five months prior is distressed that she has had several recent episodes of urinary incontinence. She has asked her nurse practitioner why this is the case. Which of the following statements best captures the facts that would underlie the nurse’s response to the client?

What condition is the cause of phenylketonuria?

A nurse is teaching a patient about preventing constipation. Which instruction is most appropriate?

Which laboratory value is most indicative of liver dysfunction?

Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?