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A client is admitted to the emergency department complaining of intermittent numbness, tingling, and burning pain occurring as the color changes on his hands. What associated underlying disease can cause these symptoms? 

The nurse is assessing clients for signs and symptoms of immune compromise. Clients at greatest risk for infection would include which of the following? Select All That Apply:

A 52-year-old client comes to the emergency department complaining of fatigue, headache, and difficulty concentrating.  The nurse notes a ruddy complexion. Labs show an elevated RBC, Hgb 22g/dL, and Hct 63%. Based on these labs, the nurse would anticipate the HCP ordering which of the following? 

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group about preventing allergic rhinitis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a preventive  strategy?

The nurse is taking care of a 40-year-old client complaining of chronic, thick, persistent mucus production in the lower airway. The provider ordered chest physiotherapy and postural drainage. The nurse explains that after the client is positioned for postural drainage the nurse will perform which action to help loosen secretions?

A client is 4 days post-op a vaginal hysterectomy. The indwelling urinary catheter was removed 24 hours ago and is now complaining of burning with urination. The urine output for the previous shift was 410 mL, VS:  are T 100.1° F, HR 84; RR 20, and BP 110/70. Which of these newly received orders from the HCP will the nurse prioritize and implement?

The nurse is providing education on the use of a peak flow meter to a client with asthma. Which statement by the client demonstrates they understand how to use the device? 

The nurse is reviewing the following arterial blood gas results from a client admitted with pneumonia. pH: 7.31 PaCO2: 80 mm/Hg HCO3: 25 mEq/L PaO2: 70 mm/Hg The nurse realizes that these results necessitate which priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, sickle cell anemia and a platelet count of 20,000/mm3. Client complains of pain 10 out of 10 and is scheduled to receive morphine sulfate, has tented skin turgor, dark amber urine and shortness of breath. The HCP has prescribed the orders below.  Which order is most important for the nurse to question the HCP about?

A client is seen in the emergency department in a sickle cell crisis with, HR 88 bpm, RR 24 bpm, BP of 130/90, pulse ox 90%, and pain of 10/10.  Of the following initial orders from the healthcare provider, what does the nurse implement first for this client?