A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a 0.9% sodium chloride via IV infusion. The client has become dyspneic with a blood pressure of 140/100 mm Hg. a fluid intake of 960 mL, and an output of 300 mL in the past 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing dehydration?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted with a urinary tract infection.

Findings upon admission:

The nurse is assessing the client 12 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, a sign of potential improvement, or a sign of potential worsening condition.

A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm.

Click to highlight the findings below that would indicate that the client has a potential problem. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Nurses' Notes

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Client reports tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. States pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Started to feel nauseous after breakfast. Client states, "I had scrambled eggs and bacon like I do every morning." Client is diaphoretic and short of breath. Heart rate irregular and tachycardic. Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lungs clear to auscultation in all lobes. Bowel sounds are present in all 4 quadrants. +1 pedal pulses. Skin is cool to touch. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds.

A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm.

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Select the four findings that require immediate follow-up.

A nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

Potential Prescription: Anticipated Nonessential Contraindicated

A nurse working in an outpatient clinic is planning a community education program about reproductive cancers. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as a possible indication of cervical cancer?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 hr postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent venous thromboembolism?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a herniated disc and is scheduled for a peripheral nerve block. The client tells the nurse. "I am afraid to have this procedure." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?