A client presented to the ED reporting nausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain that radiates to his back. The client had been drinking excessively for two days. During the assessment, the nurse finds the client is unable to remain still. BP 102/56, temperature is 102, the abdomen is rigid, and there is bruising present in the flank area. The nurse should collaborate with the healthcare provider for what health problem?
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A client injured his forearm while playing football. The X -…
A client injured his forearm while playing football. The X -rays revealed a radius and ulna fracture, and the physician applied a hard cast. What instructions are MOST important for the nurse to provide prior to discharging the client?
A client arrives at the ED reporting they have been experien…
A client arrives at the ED reporting they have been experiencing frequent periods of vomiting for the past three days. The client tells the nurse that they have not been able to eat and are taking sips of sport drink. What laboratory findings would the nurse expect for this client?
The client is to receive meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM stat….
The client is to receive meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg IM stat. The medication is available as meperidine (Demerol) 100 mg/mL. How many mL of medication would the client receive?
A female client diagnosed with osteoporosis ask the nurse wh…
A female client diagnosed with osteoporosis ask the nurse what type of exercises are best to perform every day. Which response is MOST appropriate for the nurse to give?
A client returns to the outpatient office for a routine post…
A client returns to the outpatient office for a routine post operative checkup 10 days after an above the knee amputation. During the assessment, the client reports feeling severe pain in the missing limb. How should the nurse BEST instruct the client to manage the pain?
The nurse has entered the room of a client with advanced cir…
The nurse has entered the room of a client with advanced cirrhosis who is lying on the floor. The client states they fell transferring to the commode. There is no change to the client’s vital signs. No apparent injuries were present during the initial assessment. What understanding of advance cirrhosis would cause the nurse to call the HCP?
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the…
The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated in the hospital for severe lower back pain related to osteoporosis. Which independent nursing intervention should the nurse implement?
The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into the…
The nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube into the client’s left nare. How should the nurse best determine the correct length of the nasogastric tube?
The nurse educator is educating a group of nursing students…
The nurse educator is educating a group of nursing students about the risk of contracting Hepatitis. Which preventive measure(s) should the nurse identify during the education session? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.