A client presents to the emergency department with sudden, severe left flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and hematuria. The client is pacing and unable to sit still. Which nursing action is the highest priority?
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A nurse is assessing an older adult for age-related cardiova…
A nurse is assessing an older adult for age-related cardiovascular changes. Which findings should the nurse recognize as expected age-related changes in the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply.
A nurse is teaching a client with stress urinary incontinenc…
A nurse is teaching a client with stress urinary incontinence about non-surgical management strategies. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A 78-year-old client with end-stage heart failure has freque…
A 78-year-old client with end-stage heart failure has frequent hospitalizations and worsening symptoms despite optimal therapy. The healthcare team discusses transitioning to hospice care but encounters several barriers. Which challenges might delay hospice referral for this client? Select all that apply.
A nurse is teaching a client with hepatitis C about the pote…
A nurse is teaching a client with hepatitis C about the potential for chronic infection. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?
A client with liver cancer is receiving immune checkpoint in…
A client with liver cancer is receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors as part of systemic therapy. What is the intended effect of these medications?
A client with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed pancrelipas…
A client with chronic pancreatitis is prescribed pancrelipase. What should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication?
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the st…
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the structures and functions of the urinary system. Which statements should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.
The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old client with a history o…
The nurse is assessing a 72-year-old client with a history of coronary artery disease. The nurse auscultates an S3 heart sound at the apex in the left lateral position. Which interpretation of this finding is most appropriate?
A client presents to the emergency department with persisten…
A client presents to the emergency department with persistent vomiting for the past 24 hours. The nurse is assessing for potential complications. Which of the following findings would indicate complications related to prolonged vomiting? Select all that apply.