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The nurse is assessing a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports numbness and tingling in the lips and fingers. What is the most probable cause of this finding?  

The health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine elixir to a pediatric patient being discharged. Prescription: diphenhydramine elixir 3 mg PO every 6 hours PRN itching Concentration: 1 mg per 5 mL a. How many mL will the nurse administer before discharge? b. How many teaspoons does the nurse educate the parents to administer every 6 hours as needed?

The nurse is assessing a client following an injury. Which physiologic response is expected in acute, moderate pain?

During a neurovascular assessment of a casted lower extremity, the nurse notes delayed capillary refill. What should the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of this finding?

The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection in the ventrogluteal site for a client who is 5’4″ tall and weighs 150 pounds. Which needle size is most appropriate for this injection?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?

The nurse is caring for a toddler in the postoperative period who is crying following a tonsillectomy. Which action is most appropriate to prevent complications?

The nurse is caring for a client who had a bowel resection. On postoperative day 4, her surgical wound shows dehiscence. What does dehiscence mean?

The nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching with a client. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body’s cells?

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