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A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client with suspected hypovolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Which of the following conditions involves a focal immune dysfunction in which a decreased ratio of T-helper to T-suppressor/cytotoxic cells can be seen?

The nurse is educating a patient who follows a strict vegan diet. What supplement will the nurse encourage this patient to take to avoid a deficiency?

A nurse is caring for a patient on a low-fat diet. Which water-soluble vitamin should be included when planning this patient’s diet?

Renal failure clients have an increased risk of electrolyte imbalances. Which electrolyte has the greatest potential for creating a life-threatening complication?

A nurse is calculating a client’s intake and output for the shift from 0700-1700. The client’s intake included 100 mL/hr. 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution,  6-oz of coffee, 6 oz of water, 180-mL bowl of soup, 3 oz of flavored gelatin, and 3 oz of ice cream. How many milliliters should the nurse document as the client’s total intake for the shift? _______________

Which are the energy-providing essential nutrients? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client about complete/high quality protein foods. Which food choices would indicate the client understood the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving chemotherapy and is showing signs of malnutrition. Which of the following indicates a Vitamin C deficiency?

When the nurse taps at the level of the client’s facial nerve, the following response is noted. How would the nurse document this finding on the client’s record? Refer to figure.