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?

Which of the following statements best describes the goal of chemotherapy when prescribed as part of palliative treatment?

The physician orders heparin sodium 6000 units SQ. The pharmacy sends the following vial of heparin. How many mL will the patient receive per dose? (Round to the nearest tenth and label your answer.)

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).

A baby is born temporarily immune to the diseases to which the mother is immune. The nurse would explain this to the mother as being which of the following types of immunity?

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?

The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with "gouty arthritis." Which laboratory test is most important to perform to confirm this diagnosis?

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 an 86-year-old client who is reporting inability to concentrate, uneasiness, lightheadedness, weakness, and muscle and joint discomfort. The client also has an elevated pulse, elevated respirations, and a normal temperature. Which of the following statements would be accurate?

At 1930 the nurse notes that the client has rapid, more labored respirations with frequent coughing that is producing thick tenacious secretions. The client is alert and oriented and able to speak, between coughing episodes. She states that the last time she had this much coughing, the respiratory therapist (RT) gave her a nebulizer treatment, which "helped a lot."

What nursing actions would the nurse implement at this time in coordination with the registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.

The health care provider ordered a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. After the nurse collects the specimen, the client asks, "When will I know the results of the test?" Which of the following is the best response?