A client experiencing exophthalmos is seen in a primary care provider's clinic. The nurse understands that the most likely endocrine disorder which would cause this symptom is which of the following?

A client with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is undergoing photodynamic therapy with the medication Verteporfin. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client?

A client is seen in a primary care provider's office. The client has gradually developed a stooped posture, shuffling gait, and a lack of facial expressions. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to treat these symptoms?

The nurse is assisting while a neurologist administers an edrophonium (Tensilon) test to a client with facial weakness and ptosis. If the test is positive for myasthenia gravis, which outcome would the nurse observe?

A client with multiple complaints has been referred to a neurologist for further evaluation. Which of the following complaints are common manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? (Select all that apply.)

A client is admitted for an elective transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) after the procedure. In the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), the nurse takes the client's vital signs and checks the urinary drainage bag frequently. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize reporting to the provider as an indication of a possible complication?

A client is diagnosed with chronic stable angina caused by plaques in the coronary arteries. The client receives a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin to use as needed when angina occurs. Which additional medication does the nurse anticipate would be prescribed for this client?

A patient presents to the emergency department with a complaint of sudden, severe pain to the left eye, nausea, and seeing halos around lights. The nurse suspects primary angle-closure glaucoma. The nurse anticipates that in order to relieve intraocular pressure, the patient should be prepared for which of the following procedures?

A nurse is assessing a client who has osteoarthritis of the right hand. Which of the following would be the preferred treatment for this client?

A client with a cold sore on the lip has been diagnosed with herpes simplex virus. Which neurological disorder may the client be at risk for in the future?

A nurse is receiving morning report when an alarm notifies the nurse that a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has an oxygen saturation of 89%. The nurse immediately assesses the client, and finds the client resting comfortably in bed on 2 liters of supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. The client denies distress. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action?