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For several years, a single mother of 2 has been averaging 2 to 3 bottles of wine each night and recently has added several ounces of brandy as well. She now has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. Which physical manifestations of cirrhosis would the nurse expect to find during assessment? Select all that apply.

Which statement best captures an aspect of the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) system?

Which pathophysiologic phenomeon would be most indicative of ankylosing spondylitis?

An adult male who is 6’11” tall has a diagnosis of acromegaly. The man is explaining to a curious but sympathetic coworker exactly what accounts for his extraordinary height. Which explanation demonstrates a sound understanding of his health problem?

The nurse is planning care for a client with breast cancer and metastasis to bone who has been admitted for palliative care. What should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is creating a teaching plan on self-management for a client with moderate rheumatoid arthritis. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

When working with a client with diffuse scleroderma who is exhibiting a ‘stone face’ expression, the nurse should consider which of these two to be a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

While speaking to a senior citizen club about osteoarthritis (OA), which facts are accurate to share?

A 22-year-old woman has sustained a lateral blow to her right knee during a game, and subsequent imaging has confirmed a severe meniscus injury. Which consequences should the woman expect over the course of recovery? Select all that apply.

A client with hypertension, arthritis, and early chronic kidney disease (CKD) has developed viral gastroenteritis and is unable to consume adequate fluids. Which prescribed medications should the nurse caution the client about taking due to the increased risk for prerenal acute kidney injury? Select all that apply.