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A 64-year-old client presents for an annual wellness exam. Laboratory testing shows a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 58 mL/min/1.73 m², a history of hypertension, and no symptoms. Which risk factor most strongly predisposes this client to chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hematologic dysfunction. Which techniques are appropriate for performing a physical assessment of the hematologic system? Select all that apply.

A client is newly diagnosed with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN). Which nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

An 80-year-old client with primary hypertension reports dizziness when standing, reduced sexual desire since starting antihypertensive medication, and difficulty adhering to multiple drug doses throughout the day. Which nursing intervention best addresses the client’s immediate safety and adherence concerns?

A nurse is developing an interprofessional care plan for a 62-year-old client with hypertension and limited financial resources. Which interventions should be included to address both hypertension control and social determinants of health? Select all that apply.

A client develops ventilator-associated pneumonia and sepsis 72 hours after surgery while in the ICU. The serum creatinine rises to 5.2 mg/dL and urine output is 10 mL/hr. Which RIFLE stage of acute kidney injury does this scenario represent?

A client undergoing chemotherapy presents to the clinic with a temperature of 100.5°F (38.1°C), an ANC of 450/uL, and reports a sore throat. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a 78-year-old client with unexplained anemia. Which findings are consistent with age-related hematologic changes? Select all that apply.

A client with venous leg ulcers asks about dietary recommendations for wound healing. Which nutrients are essential to promote healing?

A nurse is providing education to a client recently diagnosed with primary hypertension about effective home management strategies. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include? Select all that apply.