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Doctor’s order says: “0.5 L of Normal Saline to infuse over 6 hours.” Drip factor: 30 gtt/mL

The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the surgical unit after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which assessment finding requires the nurse’s immediate attention?

During the post-operative period after a modified radical mastectomy, the client confides in the nurse that she thinks she got breast cancer because she had an abortion and did not tell her husband. Which of the following is the nurse’s best response?

You are teaching a client about breast self-examination (BSE). What statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A male client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection becomes depressed and tells the nurse: “I have nothing worth living for now.” Which of the following statements will be the best response by the nurse?

The diagnosis of LTB is made by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following conditions is associated with an infant born early in gestation?

A child presents at the emergency department with difficulty breathing and a harsh, barking cough. The history reveals a runny nose over the past few days. What is the most likely diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a client with hyperthyroidism. What symptoms will the nurse assess that indicate thyroid storm? Select all that apply.

Initially, a mild case of TTN manifests itself clinically as a(n) _____ disorder.