The nurse is caring for a client who develops sudden onset dyspnea. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize to best identify if the cause may be a pulmonary embolism?
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A client reports having diarrhea that has lasted days. Which…
A client reports having diarrhea that has lasted days. Which intervention would the nurse recommend to decrease the diarrhea?
The mother of a 7-year-old boy who has recently been diagnos…
The mother of a 7-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with childhood asthma has come to the education center to learn more about her son’s condition. Which teaching point is most justifiable?
Which teaching points about acute tubular necrosis (ATN) sho…
Which teaching points about acute tubular necrosis (ATN) should the renal nurse educator include in the orientation session of new nurses?
The nurse is caring for a group of clients and is reviewing…
The nurse is caring for a group of clients and is reviewing the arterial blood gas results for each. Which client should the nurse assess first? The client with:
Which client is most clearly displaying the signs and sympto…
Which client is most clearly displaying the signs and symptoms of irritable bowel disease (IBD)?
A 3-year-old child with right-sided heart failure has been a…
A 3-year-old child with right-sided heart failure has been admitted for worsening of their condition. Which assessment would be considered one of the earliest signs of systemic venous congestion in this toddler?
An older adult man reports recent urinary hesitation and is…
An older adult man reports recent urinary hesitation and is eventually diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which clinical manifestations would the health care provider expect prior to the resolution of this health problem?
A client has been admitted with a fractured pelvis that occu…
A client has been admitted with a fractured pelvis that occurred in an auto accident just a few hours ago. The nurse has noticed a slight change in behavior. Which other clinical manifestations would lead the nurse to suspect the client has developed a fat emboli? Select all that apply.
Four weeks after returning from a tropical vacation, a 40-ye…
Four weeks after returning from a tropical vacation, a 40-year-old man has presented to the emergency department with malaise, nausea, and yellow sclera. Serology has confirmed a diagnosis of hepatitis A (HAV). What teaching is most appropriate for this client?