A nurse is assessing a patient's immune function by reviewing the laboratory value of the cellular response of the T cells. The nurse should recognize that which of the following conditions is affected by the?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Addison's disease and is at risk for Addisonian crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past three days that has suddenly resolved. The client has a new onset of otorrhea (drainage from the ear). The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which of the following conditions?

George, an 85yearold man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was rushed to the emergency department with increasing shortness of breath, restlessness, and difficulty communicating due to his inability to complete a sentence. On assessment, tachycardia and a bounding pulse were noted. Wheezes could be heard in the lower lobes. His blood gas shows a pH of 7.3, PaCO2 of 68 mmHg, HCO3 of 28 mmol/L, and PaO2 of 60 mmHg. How would you interpret this?

Ms. Jackson has been suffering from persistent vomiting for two days. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucous membranes and her capillary refill time takes more than 4 seconds. She is diagnosed with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. What acid base disorder is shown?

A nurse is educating coworkers on how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the differences between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is evaluating the laboratory report for a client who has severe diarrhea and a fever. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has a parasitic infection rather than a bacterial infection?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor?

A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible squamous cell carcinoma?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?