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The provider prescribes an opioid analgesic for a client with a traumatic injury. Which of the following findings would be of most concern to the nurse preparing the medication?

A client with hypothyroidism is started on levothyroxine (Synthroid).  Which of the following should the client be taught regarding medication administration in the home setting?

A client was playing softball and was hit in the ankle with a ball, sustaining a contusion.  What is the first action that should be taken by the nurse to alleviate pain and swelling?

A client has had surgery to repair a fractured hip.  Which of the following interventions is important for the nurse to employ when turning the client from side to side?

The nurse knows that which of the following conditions occurring together significantly increase a client’s risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a tracheostomy. What is the priority for the nurse to monitor frequently?

Which of the following diagnostic exams would the nurse expect the provider to prescribe in order to best identify structural changes in the mitral valve?

When caring for a client with a fracture, which of the following nursing assessments would be the priority?

A client’s cast is removed.  The client is worried because the skin appears mottled and is covered with a yellowish crust.  Which of the following advice should the nurse give the client to address the skin problem?

The nurse is caring for a client who has had diarrhea for three days. What major problems associated with severe or prolonged diarrhea should the nurse monitor for when caring for this client?  Select all that apply.