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An older adult client with a history of spinal injury required long-term use of an indwelling urinary catheter. A routine urine culture reveals the presence of Proteus mirabilis. Monitor for which complication?

The nurse is providing care for a client after major surgery requiring multiple blood transfusions. The health-care provider prescribes frequent laboratory testing. The nurse is asked to call immediately if the client exhibits any manifestations of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Which early assessment finding warrants an immediate call from the nurse?

What is the purpose of a Greenfield filter?

Which statements apply to a FRAX score? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of an ischemic stroke involving the middle cerebral artery. For which reason is this considered to be serious?

A client with diabetes is prescribed exenatide. What are the immediate effects of the drug that can be observed in the client? Select all that apply.

Which renal disease can be treated through the use of plasmapheresis?

Using the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale to identify the extent of an injury, it is found that the client belongs to category C. Which findings are included in Category C?

The laboratory reports of a client in diabetic ketoacidosis would have which of the following results? Select all that apply.

There are specific factors that diminish the ability to mount a febrile response in older adult clients. Which statement below is incorrect?