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Which intervention has the highest priority for the client having an anaphylactic reaction?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder, manic phase. The client exhibits hyperactivity, decreased need for sleep, and rapid speech. The healthcare provider prescribes lithium carbonate as part of the treatment plan. The nurse understands that lithium is effective in managing manic episodes primarily by:

A cephalohematoma occurring from an operative delivery increases a newborn’s risk of developing which of the following complications?

A client undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) begins to exhibit signs of respiratory distress. Which action by the nurse is the priority in addressing the respiratory complications associated with peritoneal dialysis?

A client is scheduled for phacoemulsification. It is most important for the nurse to include which information during preoperative teaching? 

    Please select laboratory data that is concerning based on the above results? Select all that apply.

A client undergoing hemodialysis expresses concern about experiencing muscle cramps during the procedure. The nurse is providing education about muscle cramping, including when it may be considered a normal variation. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding muscle cramping during hemodialysis?

The nurse teaches a client diagnosed with an infection of both the left eye and right eye how to care for the eyes. It is appropriate for the nurse to include which instruction?

A client has been diagnosed with nephrosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening of the renal arteries. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with nephrosclerosis?

A nurse is caring for a client suffering from end stage renal disease (ESRD) who is scheduled for hemodialysis (HD) after missing the last scheduled treatment. Prior to HD, the nurse’s assessment yields the following data: Alert an oriented X1, Pupils 3mm bilaterally, Moist and pink oral mucosa, crackles noted in all lung fields bilaterally, S1 S2 noted, normoactive bowel sounds in all quadrants, dorsalis pedis pulse 4+, bilateral +3 pedal edema. Upon the client’s return to the nursing unit, the nurse performs a reassessment on the client. Which assessment findings within this client would note a successful HD treatment?  Select all that apply.