When counseling an adolescent client with a meniscus injury from sports, which treatment conservative measure(s) will the nurse provide education? Select all that apply.
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A nurse is teaching a student about nephrotic syndrome. Whic…
A nurse is teaching a student about nephrotic syndrome. Which statement(s) about the pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome is accurate and should be included in the education? Select all that apply.
A 51-year-old male has been diagnosed with alcohol-induced l…
A 51-year-old male has been diagnosed with alcohol-induced liver disease. He admits to the nurse he does not understand what the liver does in the body. Which of these statements best explains the liver’s function?
The nurse is planning the care for a client with acute kidne…
The nurse is planning the care for a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). What should the nurse prioritize in the client’s plan of care? Select all that apply.
While reviewing the following diagnostic findings on a group…
While reviewing the following diagnostic findings on a group of clients with joint complaints, which finding would be a priority for further investigation and possible medical intervention?
The nurse is caring for a client in intensive care receiving…
The nurse is caring for a client in intensive care receiving mechanical ventilation and intravenous insulin infusion. The nurse notes sudden onset hypotension, tachycardia, and jugular vein distension. What should the nurse do first?
A female client presented to her primary care physician with…
A female client presented to her primary care physician with classic signs/symptoms of Cushing syndrome. Upon testing, it was discovered that the client had vaginal small cell carcinoma. How can the health care providers explain the Cushing syndrome signs/symptoms to this client?
A short, nonsmoking 44-year-old male presents to the emergen…
A short, nonsmoking 44-year-old male presents to the emergency room with left-sided chest pain and a cough. He states the pain started abruptly and worsens with deep breathing and coughing. He denies recent injury. Assessment includes shallow respirations with a rate of 36, normal breath sounds, no cyanosis. Which condition is most likely causing his symptoms?
A hemodynamically stable and conscious client is brought int…
A hemodynamically stable and conscious client is brought into the emergency department after a crush injury to the pelvis from all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rollover. What action should the nurse prioritize?
The nurse is caring for a client admitted for treatment of a…
The nurse is caring for a client admitted for treatment of active sarcoidosis. What is the nurse’s best approach to assessing this client?