A client is being discharged home on an ACE inhibitor and a loop diuretic. The client's most recent vital signs are: oxygen saturation of 96% on room air, heart rate of 81 beats per minute, and blood pressure of 94/59 mm Hg. Which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized when planning this client's subsequent care?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who will be undergoing major abdominal surgery. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of developing atelectasis?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to include?

A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The healthcare provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory test result would confirm the diagnosis?

A nurse is teaching a client with asthma about fluticasone, an inhaled glucocorticosteroid. Which adverse effects should the nurse be sure to address in client teaching?

A male client is admitted with a comminuted fracture of the femur following a motor vehicle collision. Skeletal traction is applied to maintain alignment and reduce muscle spasms. Eight hours after traction is initiated, the nurse assesses the client and notes the following:

•    Complaints of severe leg pain despite IV morphine
•    Toes are cool to the touch
•    Foot is positioned at the end of the bed
•    Pin sites show no drainage
What is the nurse’s priority action?

A client complains of feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and shaky after playing softball in the summer. Which of the following is most likely to explain the symptoms?

A client is admitted to the emergency department with reports of burning pain in the right leg and foot after walking two blocks, relieved by rest. The client now reports new aching pain at rest that awakens them at night. The pain increases when the leg is elevated and is relieved when placed in a dependent position. Which of the following findings is of greatest concern and requires immediate follow-up?

A nurse is establishing health promotion goals for a female client who smokes cigarettes, has hypertension, and has a BMI of 26. Which of the following goals should the nurse include?

A nurse is assessing a client admitted with congestive heart failure (CHF). Which finding requires immediate intervention?

The nurse is completing the admission assessment for a 46-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes controlled with insulin. Which intervention would be included in the plan of care?