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A pregestational diabetic client experiences thirst, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and increased urination.  Her skin is flushed and dry and her breathing is rapid with a fruity odor.  A priority nursing action when caring for this woman would be to:

The nurse is preparing to administer IV magnesium sulfate to a client with severe preeclampsia. Which of the following actions demonstrate safe administration of this medication? Select all that apply.

A clent is admitted with severe preeclampsia.  The nurse is aware of which defining feature differentiates preeclampsia from eclampsia?

A patient reports a strong but comfortable tingling during TENS. What does this indicate?

A client with a right below-knee amputation wants to return to driving. He has full cognitive function and good upper body strength. What is the MOST appropriate recommendation?

A 68-year-old male with a history of stroke presents with right-sided hemiplegia and demonstrates a posterior pelvic tilt with sliding forward in his wheelchair. He reports discomfort and difficulty maintaining upright posture during meals. What is the MOST appropriate initial seating intervention?

What distinguishes NMES from TENS?

A client with a T10 spinal cord injury uses a manual wheelchair and has developed redness over the ischial tuberosities. The redness resolves within 20 minutes after pressure relief. What is the BEST intervention?

An occupational therapist is working with a 10-year-old student with cerebral palsy who has difficulty completing written assignments in the classroom due to limited fine motor control. The student is motivated to participate but fatigues quickly and avoids handwriting tasks. The classroom environment includes standard desks and limited access to adaptive tools. Using the HAAT model, which intervention BEST demonstrates appropriate clinical reasoning?

What is a MAJOR ethical consideration when using open-source 3D printed designs in OT?