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A client with a history of progressively worsening fatigue is undergoing a comprehensive assessment which includes test of renal function relating to erythropoiesis. When assessing the oxygen transport ability of the blood, the nurse should prioritize the review of what blood value?

Arterial aneurysm is discussed in the class by the nurse practitioner . Manifestations includes the following . Select all that apply .

The nurse is admitting a client newly-diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease . Leading cause of death for the client with Parkinson’s disease is _____________. Choose the best answer.

A patient is undergoing diagnostic testing to determine the etiology of recent joint pain. The patient asks the nurse about the difference between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a pleural effusion and who underwent a thoracoscopic procedure earlier in the morning. The nurse should prioritize assessment for which of the following?

The home care nurse is conducting client teaching with a client on corticosteroid therapy. To achieve consistency with the body’s natural secretion of cortisol, when should the home care nurse instruct the client to take the corticosteroids?

The nurse on a nephrology unit is caring for a diverse group of clients. For which client would a kidney biopsy most likely be contraindicated?

The nurse is planning the care of a client with hyperthyroidism. What should the nurse specify in the client’s meal plan?

The nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) caused by a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following clinical manifestations would suggest that the patient may be experiencing increased brain compression causing brain stem damage?

The nurse is caring for a client with lung metastases who just underwent a mediastinotomy. What should be the focus of the nurse’s postprocedure care?