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The clinic nurse provides teaching for the parent of a child diagnosed with scabies.  Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?  Select all that apply.

A nurse is assigning rooms for a newly admitted client with dementia who is at high risk for falls and has a history of eloping. Which room is most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following a carotid endarterectomy.  The client is drowsy with slurred speech.  Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to notify the healthcare provider immediately?

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypocalcemia. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?  

A patient presents with burns covering the entire anterior trunk and both lower extremities (anterior and posterior surfaces of both legs). Using the Rule of Nines, what is the estimated total body surface area (TBSA) burned?

A client comes to the emergency department with diplopia and recent onset of nausea.  Which statement by the client would indicate to the nurse that this is an emergency?

A client with seizure disorder is prescribed a moderately high dose of phenytoin.  Which teaching topic should the nurse discuss with this client?

An 82-year-old with HF is confused and weak. Na⁺ 124 mEq/L. Prescription: fluid restriction 1,000 mL/day. Priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a patient who recently experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and has dysphagia. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce the risk of aspiration during feeding?