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The nurse is assessing a client, recently discharged from the hospital, with a surgical wound. Which observation indicates that care has been effective for this client?

A client in the assisted living care center tells the nurse about experiencing frequent constipation. The nurse inquires about the client’s diet. Which statement from the client would be of greatest concern for the nurse?

A client at 12 weeks gestation reports nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue. The client’s partner states they “are tired of the constant complaining”. Which priority nursing diagnosis should the nurse address?

The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. Which assessment data would indicate a potential complication based on knowledge of the normal aging process?

What are primary chemical mediators produced by the body to coordinate the inflammatory response? (select all that apply)

A client has a positive Chvostek sign. Which result would the nurse expect when reviewing the laboratory report?

A client who was involved in a motor vehicle crash has had a tracheostomy placed to allow for continued mechanical ventilation. How would the nurse interpret the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.48 (7.35-7.45) CO2 32 mm Hg (35-45),  and HCO3 25 mEq/L (22-26))?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports numbness and tingling around the mouth after a partial thyroidectomy.  Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care?

Which problem is the priority for a client experiencing myelosuppression secondary to chemotherapy for cancer treatment?

The nurse is reviewing the electrolyte report for a client and notes findings including sodium 135 mEq/L (N),  potassium 4.1 mEq/L (N), calcium 9.5 mEq/L (N), phosphorus 4.7 mg/dL (N)  and magnesium 9.1 mg/dL (H). Which clinical manifestation would the nurse assess for?