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A nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, sickle cell anemia and a platelet count of 20,000/mm3. Client complains of pain 10 out of 10 and is scheduled to receive morphine sulfate, has tented skin turgor, dark amber urine and shortness of breath. The HCP has prescribed the orders below.  Which order is most important for the nurse to question the HCP about?

A client is seen in the emergency department in a sickle cell crisis with, HR 88 bpm, RR 24 bpm, BP of 130/90, pulse ox 90%, and pain of 10/10.  Of the following initial orders from the healthcare provider, what does the nurse implement first for this client?    

A nurse is reviewing a journal article about erectile dysfunction and possible causes associated with this condition. Which factor/s would the nurse assess to determine a client’s risk for this condition? Select All That Apply:

A nurse is reviewing orders written by the HCP for the client post-chemotherapy treatment. Orders include ondansetron 4 mg IV push PRN for nausea and vomiting. The nurse should clarify which part of the order with the provider?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of urinary retention that reports pain in the suprapubic area of 7/10.   The nurse’s assessment reveals that the abdomen is distended, the client has not voided in 4 hours, and a bladder scan of 300 mL. What is the next intervention?

The nurse is placing an indwelling catheter for a client with a history of urinary retention.  Which principle of care is the  priority for this client? 

A client has been suffering with metastatic colon cancer. A bowel resection is scheduled for this client for palliative reasons.  Which statement by the nurse best explains the purpose of the surgery?

While assessing a client’s response to their medication treatment plan; the nurse knows that the therapeutic response to isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamide would be which of the following?

An older adult client who is postmenopausal states, ” I think I have another urinary tract infection (UTI)” . What major risk factors do female clients in this age group have that specifically contribute to frequent urinary tract infections?    

A 25-year old client who was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer is scheduled to begin chemotherapy.  In client teaching, the nurse’s priority information should include which of the following about sexual function?