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A patient presents with widespread, yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera. The nurse should recognize this condition as indicative of what underlying problem?

A 65-year-old patient is admitted with reports of dizziness, rapid heart rate, and oliguria. The nurse assesses the patient’s vital signs and documents the blood pressure as hypotensive. What is the most likely contributing factor that led to these symptoms?  

A client asks the nurse to recommend foods that will help maintain strong bone health. Which foods will the nurse recommend to this client? (Select all that apply)

Which patient position is typically recommended during the postoperative phase of nursing care to promote optimal respiratory function and prevent complications?

The nurse’s review of a client’s most recent blood work reveals a significant increase in the number of leukocytes. The nurse’s subsequent assessment should focus on which of the following?

A patient with a gastric tube is receiving hypotonic feedings to maintain nutrition. What priority consideration must the nurse make when administering these feedings? 

The surgical nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling in the lips and fingers. The client also reports an intermittent spasm in the wrist and hand and exhibits increased muscle tone. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse first suspect?

A patient who underwent abdominal surgery presents with a separation of the surgical wound, with abdominal contents protruding through the incision. The nurse observes this and suspects a complication. What term is most appropriate to describe this situation?

A patient with decreased liver function is most likely to have what finding documented in their medical chart? 

Your COPD patient is admitted for an acute exacerbation of CHF. The patient reports that they have a ringing in the ears. 1. What is this symptom called and why is the patient reporting this symptom? 2. What should your action be? Choose all that apply.