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A client in sickle cell crisis has a temperature of 102°F, O2 saturation of 89%, and complaints of severe abdominal pain. Based on the assessment findings, which intervention is the greatest priority?

The nurse is assessing a client. Which finding should the nurse report to the physician as a potential indication of colorectal cancer?

The nurse is presenting a talk on spinal cord injury for a community health fair. Which statement on the part of the attendees indicates that they understand the risk factors and prevention methods associated with spinal cord injury?

A student nurse is preparing to pass the medications on the unit.  Which statement would be included in the client teaching for an individual taking baclofen for multiple sclerosis?

A nurse is teaching for a client who is to begin taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should instruct the client to expect which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?

An adolescent is brought into the emergency department (ED) with injuries sustained from a motor vehicle crash. Which goal is a priority while providing nursing care for this client?

Which assessment finding would be classified as a secondary symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

A client complains of a right-hand tremor, increasing weakness, and muscles that feel tight. The nurse notes that the client has poor voice volume and facial muscles that do not move easily. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are consistent with which condition?

In the scenario from the preceding question, if William’s company does not follow through on the contract to purchase the building, Ava will be liable to the Seller. 

Many federal and state laws alter the long-standing common law rule of employment-at-will.  Match the following Acts that protect employees with their general purpose.