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An older adult client has been admitted for new onset atrial fibrillation. Before administering warfarin to the client, the nurse should obtain which data?

An older adult client with a 50-year smoking history and a recent diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving home health nursing. What will the nurse discuss with the client about their diagnosis?

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients. Which client would the nurse most likely identify as being at greatest risk for developing esophageal cancer?

A community nurse is planning a home visit to follow up with an older adult client who was recently discharged from the hospital. The nurse conducts an assessment for functional impairment and identifies which condition as contributing to a heighten safety risk?

The nurse is completing the admission assessment on the client and asks about the client’s occupation. The client states, “Why does it matter where I work?” What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is performing a home visit to an older adult who has a history of obesity and poorly controlled hypertension. Which assessment finding would alert the nurse of a potential adverse reaction?

Hypertrophy is an increase in the number of cells.

Autoimmune diseases result from a failure of the immune system to recognize self-antigens.

Match the virus with the disease

Which of the following is NOT a biochemical mediator involved in inflammation?