A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has just received the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. In taking a nursing history, which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?

A nurse is assessing the depth and extent of injury on a client who has severe burns to the face, neck, and upper extremities. Which of the following factors is the nurse's priority when assessing the severity of the client's burns?

A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is admitting a 46-year-old client.

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The client is at highest risk for developing

A client arrives in the emergency department with an ischemic stroke. What is the priority for the nurse to assess in relation to the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) as treatment?

A client is exploring treatment options after being diagnosed with age-related cataracts that affect their vision. What treatment is most likely to be used in this client's care?

An immunocompromised older adult has developed a urinary tract infection, and the healthcare team recognizes the need to prevent an exacerbation of the client's infection that could result in sepsis and septic shock. What action should the nurse perform to reduce the client's risk of septic shock?

The nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past 3 days that has suddenly resolved with a new onset of otorrhea. The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which condition?

The emergency department (ED) staff has been notified of the imminent arrival of a client who has experienced respiratory exposure to the chemical agent chlorine. Which finding should the anticipate with this exposure?

A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client who has diabetes mellitus type 1. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals the presence of ecchymoses on the client's sacral area and petechiae on the forearms. Based on the most recent assessment findings, the nurse should perform which action?

A 45-year-old woman has just undergone a radical hysterectomy for invasive cervical cancer. Prior to the surgery, the healthcare provider explained to the client that after the surgery an internal source of radiation would be placed near the tumor site to aid in reducing recurrence. Based on this information, the nurse knows to educate the client on which safety precaution?