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A nurse is assessing a client who presents with sudden onset of joint pain and swelling in the great toe. Laboratory results reveal elevated serum uric acid levels. What is the most likely cause of the client’s symptoms?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is prescribed allopurinol . Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates correct understanding of the medication?

A client who has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has heartburn. To decrease the heartburn, the nurse should instruct the client to eliminate which items from the diet? Select all that apply.            

A client who has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has heartburn. To decrease the heartburn, the nurse should instruct the client to eliminate which items from the diet? Select all that apply.            

The nurse is teaching a community group about colorectal cancer. Which of the following individuals is at greatest risk for developing colon cancer?

A nurse is caring for a client in Buck’s traction for a femur fracture. Which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate?

A client whose job requires extensive use of a computer has developed carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse can instruct the client to relieve the pain by managing:

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of cirrhosis who is admitted with bleeding esophageal varices. Which nursing intervention is the priority?

A nurse is educating a client about risk factors for gastric cancer. Which of the following should the nurse include as a major risk factor for developing gastric cancer?

The nurse provides instructions to a client about measures to treat inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). The nurse determines that teaching about the disease has been effective when the patient says: Select all that apply.