A nurse is caring for a patient in the primary care office who has a recent diagnosis of a hiatal hernia. Which of the following new information will be beneficial for the nurse to relay to the patient?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with systemic scleroderma five years ago. The nurse plans to assess the client to document the disease’s progression. In addition to skin changes, which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has hypertension, which has resulted in a transient ischemic attack (TIA). What information regarding blood pressure (BP) management should the nurse discuss with the client?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, “I don’t need this medication.I am not constipated.”. The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream?

A nurse is providing discharge education to a patient who recently experienced an acute gout attack. Which patient statement indicates they have understood the treatment plan?

A nurse is evaluating a client who is at risk for deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following symptoms is an indication of DVT?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has just been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of confusion/delirium.The patient has an end-stage liver failure diagnosis with increasing ascites.
Their spouse Questions the nurse about the patient’s mental status because they state that the patient is usually lucid. Which of the following is likely the contributing factor for the admitting diagnosis?

A nurse is admitting a patient who has active tuberculosis to a room in a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following room assignments should the nurse make for the patient?

A nurse is assessing a patient admitted with hyperthyroidism.
The patient reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg (12 lb) in the last 2 months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstrual irregularity, and restlessness.Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a thyroid crisis?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor?

A nurse is assessing an elderly patient who has just been admitted to the medical-surgical unit with significant abdominal ascites.
The patient is alert and oriented, walks independently at home, and usually uses a cane but forgot to bring it to the hospital.Which measures should the nurse prioritize?