A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total thyroidectomy.

Exhibits

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The client is at highest risk for developing

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A nurse is assessing a client who has major depressive disorder and is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a newborn about measures to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Which of the following guardian statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The practical nurse (PN) applies and then releases pressure to a client's fingernail as seen in the photo. Normal nail color returns in 2 seconds. Which action should the PN take?

A nurse is caring for a client during a follow up visit at a gastrointestinal clinic.

Nurses' Notes

0600:

Client admitted to the ED with fatigue, shortness of breath, and weakness for the last 2 days. Client states that they have a history of sickle cell disease (SCD). Client is alert and orientated to person, place, and time. Restless. Client rates generalized pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Vital signs taken and blood drawn for laboratory tests. Oxygen 2 L via nasal cannula applied. Awaiting prescription for pain management.

0615:

Client still rates pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Hydromorphone 4 mg IV administered.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

Select all that apply.

When performing a focused gastrointestinal system assessment, the practical nurse (PN) asks a male client when his last bowel movement occurred. The client answers, "Three days ago."

Which action should the PN implement first?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of sertraline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 micrograms to a client. Available is levothyroxine 0.025 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

(Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fecal impaction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when digitally evacuating the stool?

A nurse has received change-of-shift report on four assigned clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse intervene to prevent a potential food and medication interaction?

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a fracture of the right fibula with a short-leg cast in place and a new prescription for crutches. The client is non-weight-bearing for 6 weeks. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?