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The nurse is caring for a client following abdominal surgery. The client does not recognize the significance of passing flatus postoperatively and thinks it is odd that the nurse asks about it. Which explanation should the nurse provide?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is reinforcing dietary management principles for a client with type 1 diabetes. What is the refined fuel form of carbohydrates in the body?

The nurse is assisting a postoperative client who has been placed on a high-protein diet. Which food option contains the highest amount of protein?

The nurse is assessing a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports numbness and tingling in the lips and fingers. What is the most probable cause of this finding?  

The health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine elixir to a pediatric patient being discharged. Prescription: diphenhydramine elixir 3 mg PO every 6 hours PRN itching Concentration: 1 mg per 5 mL a. How many mL will the nurse administer before discharge? b. How many teaspoons does the nurse educate the parents to administer every 6 hours as needed?

The nurse is assessing a client following an injury. Which physiologic response is expected in acute, moderate pain?

During a neurovascular assessment of a casted lower extremity, the nurse notes delayed capillary refill. What should the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of this finding?

The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection in the ventrogluteal site for a client who is 5’4″ tall and weighs 150 pounds. Which needle size is most appropriate for this injection?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?