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An occupational health nurse is screening a new employee in a long-term care facility for tuberculosis. The employee questions why purified protein derivative (PPD) testing is done twice. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse who is caring for a client with hyponatremia r/t SIADH would conclude that which of the following client factors probably contributed to this electrolyte imbalance?

The nursing student documents in the chart. Which of the following entries suggest that she needs to review her respiratory assessment information?

An older patient is receiving standard multidrug therapy for tuberculosis (TB). The nurse should notify the health care provider if the patient exhibits which finding?

In making plans to enhance the nutrition of a client with cystic fibrosis, the nurse would explain that the client will be prescribed

The ambulatory care nurse would arrange for periodic monitoring of blood levels for a client with COPD who is beginning to use

The nurse takes an admission history on a patient with possible asthma who has new-onset wheezing and shortness of breath. Which information may indicate a need for a change in therapy?

A patient comes to the ER with complaints of confusion and polyuria. Upon obtaining labs, the patient’s blood glucose is 881. Which of the following best describes the potential diagnosis and priority intervention in management of this condition?

A nurse assesses a patient and identifies that the patient has pallor conjunctivae. Which focused assessment will the nurse complete next?

A client with a history of heart failure, hypertension, and a past-MI has been admitted to the telemetry unit. Which of the following symptoms alerts the nurse that the client has developed acute decompensated right-sided heart failure? Select all that apply.