A nurse is caring for a client who had a total thyroidectomy and has a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL (normal range: 8.5–10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is providing community education. Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for acquiring HIV?

A nurse is administering warfarin to a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which laboratory value would most reliably indicate that warfarin is at therapeutic levels?

The nurse is completing the admission assessment for a 46-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes controlled with insulin. Which intervention would be included in the plan of care?

A male client is admitted with a comminuted fracture of the femur following a motor vehicle collision. Skeletal traction is applied to maintain alignment and reduce muscle spasms. Eight hours after traction is initiated, the nurse assesses the client and notes the following:

•    Complaints of severe leg pain despite IV morphine
•    Toes are cool to the touch
•    Foot is positioned at the end of the bed
•    Pin sites show no drainage
What is the nurse’s priority action?

The nurse is screening several adults for hypertension. What range of blood pressure is considered normal?

A client is diagnosed with pyelonephritis. Based on the client's medical history, which condition increases the risk of developing this disorder?

A client on the oncology unit is receiving carmustine, a chemotherapy agent. The nurse is aware that a significant side effect of this medication is thrombocytopenia. Which symptom should the nurse assess for in clients at risk for thrombocytopenia?

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is prescribed digoxin. When assessing the client for adverse effects, the nurse should monitor for which of the following signs and symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. When reviewing the client's most recent laboratory report, the nurse notes that the client's magnesium levels are low. The nurse should prioritize assessment for which health problem?

A nurse has written a care plan for a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. One of the nursing diagnoses is altered perfusion related to compromised circulation. Which intervention is the most appropriate for this diagnosis?