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A young boy who is deaf and has bilateral cataracts is brought to the clinic. The parent found blood in the toilet after the boy voided. Urinalysis confirms heavy microscopic hematuria as well as proteinuria. What will the health care team’s initial differential diagnosis most likely be?

A 71-year-old male has been recently diagnosed with a stage III tumor of colorectal cancer, and is attempting to increase his knowledge base of his diagnosis. Which statement about colorectal cancer demonstrates a sound understanding of the disease?

A client in the intensive care unit is receiving a blood transfusion. The client immediately developed a reddish-color urine flowing into the Foley bag. What is likely the cause of this red urine and what priority intervention should the nurse implement?

A young adult client has just been diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis. Which question should the nurse ask this client in attempting to establish a cause?

Which teaching point would be most appropriate for a group of older adults who are concerned about their cardiac health?

An infant born with congenital hypothyroidism who does not receive care from any health care provider is likely to develop which complications? Select all that apply.

While rock climbing, a 22-year-old male has endured a severe head injury. Which statement best captures expected clinical manifestations and treatments for his immediate condition?

A 2-month-old infant is breastfed and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. The infant is being evaluated for possible pancreatic abnormalities based on which clinical assessment finding(s)? Select all that apply.

Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find during physical assessment of a client diagnosed with bronchiectasis? Select all that apply:

A client who has been on a high-protein diet comes to the emergency department with respiratory symptoms. Upon analysis of arterial blood gases (ABGs), the client is diagnosed with hypercapnia. Which ABG results confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply.