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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe diarrhea and loss of appetite after a course of chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances?

A client complaining of mouth soreness had a gastrectomy 6 months ago following a diagnosis of stomach cancer. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the client’s tongue is beefy, red, and smooth, and the client’s skin appears yellowish. Lab results show a vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the following complications is this client most likely experiencing?

The nurse manager and charge nurse on a unit recognize that the current method of scheduling overtime is causing conflict and agree to work together to come up with a solution. Which stage of conflict does this best demonstrate?

Which of the following should be included in the change of shift report? Select all that apply.

You are assigned to care for the following clients. Which client should you assess first?

You are a registered nurse (RN) providing care for five patients on a medical-surgical unit. You have an experienced license practical nurse (LPN) working with you today. As the RN, which tasks are appropriate to delegate to the LPN? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a client about the side effects of chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following nursing statements is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching?

A client is admitted to the hospital with a sodium level of 125 mEq/L (normal 135 – 145 mEq/L). Which of the following signs/symptoms would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who experienced an extensive burn injury less than 24 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?

A client with kidney failure has been diagnosed with hypermagnesemia. Which of the following antidotes would the nurse anticipate administering for magnesium toxicity?