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The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy who has a white blood cell count (WBC) of 3,900/mm The nurse should teach the client to avoid contact with which of the following family members?

The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which interventions should be implemented? (Select all that apply)  

After administering the first 15 g of carbohydrates to a hypoglycemic client, the nurse waits 15 minutes, reassesses the blood glucose and identifies a result of 92 mg/dL. According to the 15/15 guidelines, the nurse’s next action would be to:  

The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy prior to bone marrow transplant. The client’s lab values include the following: Hemoglobin 14.2 g/dL Hematocrit 44% Total RBC Count 6 x 106/mL WBC Count 1,755/mL Platelets 152,388/mL Which intervention is most appropriate for this client?  

A client with Graves’ disease has been prescribed methimazole prior to surgery. When teaching the client, the nurse would explain that this medication is given preoperatively to:  

Manifestations of celiac disease include:

The nurse is assessing a client with hypothyroidism. Which manifestations would the nurse anticipate?  

Six days after receiving chemotherapy, the client reports that, “My mouth feels like it is on fire!” Which is the priority nursing action?  

A nurse develops a plan of care for a client with Graves’ disease. What should be included in the plan?  

A nurse is assigned to care for a child newly admitted and suspected of non-organic failure to thrive. The nurse understands that with this condition: (Select all that apply.)