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Which finding by the nurse would indicate that a client with cystitis has now developed pyelonephritis?

A female patient is prescribed radioactive iodine for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. While assessing the client, the nurse notes a large area of clear drainage from the nasal packing. Which of the following should be the nurses’ initial action?

A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods that are high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? Select all that apply.

What medication would the nurse expect to administer to a patient in thyrotoxic crisis to attain a euthyroid state?

Which nursing assessment of a 69-year-old patient is most important to monitor during thyroid replacement with levothyroxine (Synthroid)?

A nurse is administering tamsulosin (FloMax) to a client. Which of the following is a function of tamsulosin?

The charge nurse is making client assignments on the unit. Which client should be assigned to the most experienced nurse?

A nurse is caring for a patient after a surgical resection of a pituitary adenoma. The patient is now receiving vasopressin (DDAVP) after showing signs of Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI). The nurse determines that the medication has been effective if which of the following is observed?

A 77 year-old client with a new diagnosis of multiple myeloma says to the nurse “I don’t want to become a burden to my family.” The best reply by the nurse would be