A client is suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis and is awaiting lab reports. Which of the following lab would the nurse anticipate to be found?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is being admitted to the facility with a suspected diagnosis of pertussis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available is dexamethasone

1.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number and label your answer).

The nurse is caring for a client with a new incision and is experiencing some inflammation. What is the ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process in preparation for healing?

A client has been diagnosed with mumps as a child, the nurse concluded the client has which type of immunity?

The nurse is assessing the hands of a client and notes bony enlargements of the client's joints, as pictured here. The joints are hard, painless, and some of the fingers are deviated from the midline. The nurse suspects these findings are a result of which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a 67-year old client, who is on bedrest. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse include in the plan of care to help maintain the body's first line of defense? Select all that apply.

A client had a bowel resection 5 days ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds that the client's temperature is 103 degrees F, pulse is 88, respirations are 20, and the blood pressure is 146/72. Urine output has been 160cc for the last 4 hours. The incision is erythemic and warm to touch. The nurse determines that the client's fever is most likely due to what condition?

A nurse is attending a continuing education course about communicable diseases. During which phase does the client develop non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and body aches?

A nurse is concerned about a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens. Which blood component should the nurse monitor?

A client has been placed on droplet precautions and the nurse is providing education to the spouse about specific personal protective equipment (PPE) that will need to be worn. Which of the following statements requires the need for further teaching?