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A nurse is assessing a client with a waist circumference of 42 inches, BP of 148/90 mm Hg, HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dL, triglycerides of 210 mg/dL, and fasting glucose of 128 mg/dL. Which finding is the most significant priority for addressing the client’s risk of cardiovascular disease associated with metabolic syndrome?

A nurse is caring for a client who developed signs of an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction during a blood transfusion. Which nursing actions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.

A nurse is teaching a client recovering from gallbladder surgery about the biliary tract and liver function. Which statements by the client indicate a correct understanding of the biliary and hepatic systems? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series with barium swallow. The client has a history of shellfish allergy and mild chronic kidney disease. Which action should the nurse take prior to the procedure?

A 58-year-old woman presents for a routine exam. She has a BMI of 33 kg/m², LDL cholesterol of 160 mg/dL, HDL of 38 mg/dL, fasting triglycerides of 180 mg/dL, and reports smoking one pack of cigarettes per day. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for reducing her risk of CAD?

A 55-year-old client presents with fatigue and unintentional weight loss. During the physical assessment, the nurse palpates a 2-cm fixed, non-tender supraclavicular lymph node. Which interpretation is most appropriate based on this finding?

A nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a BMI of 33 kg/m², waist circumference of 42 inches, and a waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) of 1.1. Which finding places the client at the highest risk for cardiovascular complications?

A 60-year-old client with a history of cirrhosis is admitted for evaluation of splenomegaly. The nurse notes pallor, fatigue, and easy bruising. Laboratory results show hemoglobin 7.9 g/dL, WBC 2,800/ìL, and platelets 65,000/ìL. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

A client returns from surgery after a laparoscopic nephrectomy with a nephrostomy tube in place. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a client admitted with unexplained weight loss, poor appetite, and intermittent abdominal pain. Which nursing technique is most appropriate for collecting accurate subjective data about the client’s gastrointestinal history?