A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives report on the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse place priority on assessing first?

Which pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is experiencing acute thyrotoxicosis?

A nurse is admitting a client who is experiencing an Addisonian crisis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate an order for?

A client complaining of weight gain and acne undergoes laboratory testing, which reveals elevated cortisol levels and hyperglycemia. The client has no prior medical history, and does not take any medications. After further testing and imaging to determine the cause of the elevated cortisol levels, the client is diagnosed with Cushing disease caused by a pituitary adenoma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include when teaching the client about this diagnosis?

A nurse is preparing to administer total parental nutrition (TPN) 1800 mL to infuse over 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is providing education to a client who has Graves' disease and who will be returning home after receiving their first dose of radioactive iodine therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?

The patient is returning to the unit after undergoing a bilateral adrenalectomy. Which clinical manifestation would indicate that the client is experiencing an Addisonian crisis?