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A nurse is teaching an adult client about screening prevention for cancer. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Which client is at risk for the development of hyponatremia? Select all that apply.

Four burn patients have been admitted to the emergency room. In order of most importance, rank the patients according to who would be seen first, second, third and fourth by the nurse. 

The client who received 50 mL from a unit of whole blood has new onset low back pain. The nurse notes the following vital signs: BP 100/50, Pulse 105, RR 20, Temperature of 100.4 F. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Lab values show a serum calcium level of 4.0 mg/dL (normal 9.0 – 10.5 mg/dL).  Which of the following signs/symptoms should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has hypernatremia and requires IV fluid therapy due to an NPO status. Which of the following solutions should the nurse anticipate to be ordered for this client?

The nurse is assigned to care for a group of clients. On review of the clients’ medical records, the nurse determines that which client is most likely at risk for a fluid volume deficit?

Potassium chloride intravenously has been ordered for a client with hypokalemia. Which action(s) would the nurse take to prepare and administer the potassium chloride? Select all that apply.

Leadership characteristics describe the personality types of successful leaders. Which of the following best defines the characteristics of authentic leaders?

A patient is admitted for evaluation of a bowel obstruction and has a nasogastric tube placed to low intermittent suction. The physician orders arterial blood gases, and the following results are reported: Parameter Patient Results Normal Reference Range pH 7.37 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 33 mmHg 35-45 mmHg PaO2 94 mmHg 80-100 HCO3 19 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L SaO2 98% 95-100%     What is the nurse’s interpretation of these results?