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A client is admitted to the hospital in Addisonian crisis 1 month after a diagnosis of Addison disease. The nurse knows which clinical manifestation would support this diagnosis?

After several months of persistent heartburn, a 57-year-old female client has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which treatment regimen is likely to best address the woman’s health problem?

A 64-year-old man was diagnosed 19 months ago with bilateral osteoarthritis (OA) in his knees, and has come to his family physician for a checkup. The client and his physician are discussing the effects of his health problem and the measures that the man has taken to accommodate and treat his OA in his daily routines. Which statement by the client would necessitate further teaching?

Which medication would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client with renal failure who has hyperphosphatemia?

Which individuals are at risk for developing urinary obstructions? Select all that apply.

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.

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 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 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 of clients with joint complaints, which finding would be a priority for further investigation and possible medical intervention?