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A client with nephrotic syndrome has proteinuria and edema of lower extremities. Which blood test is associated with the assessment findings?

A 30-year-old male is admitted to the burn unit. The client sustained electrical burns to 25% total body surface area (TBSA). The client weighs 176 lbs.  How much intravenous fluids should be given in the third 8-hour shift/period after the injury?  Calculation should be based on the Parkland Formula/American Burn Association (ABA) formula using aggressive treatment: 4mL in the formula.   __________________mL/hr (during 3rd 8 hour shift/period)

When planning emergent care for a client with a suspected MI (myocardial infarction), the nurse should anticipate administering which of the following?

Select all the correct statements about educating the patient with heart failure: Select all that apply

A client just returned from the cardiac catheter lab after having a diagnostic heart catheterization via the groin access. Which post-procedure nursing care would be indicated for this client? (Select all that apply)

Which set of assessment parameters are best to determine a fluid imbalance in a client with chronic kidney disease?

The client was admitted 10 hours ago with chest pain. Which abnormal lab report needs to be communicated to the health care provider prior to sending the client for a cardiac stress test?

An adult client sustained burns to both upper extremities anterior and posterior, bilateral anterior legs (upper and lower and feet), and to the genital area after a turkey fryer turned over in his garage. According to the rule of 9’s Burn Criteria, what percentage of body surface area is estimated to be burned?

The nurse in the dialysis center is reviewing health teaching with a client who is just started hemodialysis. Which topics should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)

A client with end-stage kidney disease asks the nurse why he has halitosis and a metallic taste despite brushing his teeth. Which is the best response by the nurse?