A client is being treated in the medical unit for a sickle cell crisis. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals a new onset of fever and fine crackles on lung auscultation. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

A 72-year-old patient with a history of systolic heart failure is admitted with worsening dyspnea, orthopnea, and peripheral edema. The following orders are written. Which action should the nurse take first?

The RN is providing education on exercise programs for clients with heart failure. Which of the following statements by the client requires additional teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with hyperthyroidism. The client reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg (12 lb) in the last two months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstrual irregularity, and restlessness. Which actions should the nurse take to prevent a thyroid crisis?

A nurse is assessing a postoperative client who has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A client is teaching a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide for the management of hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Mr. James, a 68-year-old man with a history of chronic heart failure (reduced ejection fraction), presents to the ED with increasing shortness of breath, fatigue, and a 4 kg weight gain over the past 3 days. He is alert but appears anxious and is using accessory muscles to breathe. Vital signs are:

BP: 150/90 mmHg

HR 112 bpm, irregular

RR: 28/min

Sp0, 89% on room air

Bibasilar crackles are noted on auscultation.

An IV line is in place, and telemetry shows atrial fibrillation.
 

Which of the following interventions should be prioritized to address the most immediate concern?

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 presenting a community-based program about HIV and AIDS. A client asks the nurse to describe the initial symptoms experienced with HIV infection. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in explaining initial symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which nursing observation would indicate the patient is responding to the treatment for the pneumonia infection?

A 74-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with bacterial pneumonia. While obtaining the client's history, the nurse learns that the client has osteoarthritis but still plays golf three times a week, follows a vegetarian diet, and is very concerned with cleanliness. Which client information would most likely be a risk factor for diagnosing pneumonia?