A nurse is collecting data from a client who is in renal failure. The nurse should identify which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperkalemia.

A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for three clients. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect for a client who has pancreatitis?

Nurses' Notes Preoperative 0730:

The client is scheduled for a left stapedectomy.

Pupils 3.5 mm, equal, round, and reactive to light. Smile symmetrical.

Mucous membranes show color expected for the client's skin tone and moisture.

Speech clear.

Skin warm and dry. Lungs clear bilaterally.

Apical heart rate regular at 78/min. Postoperative

1230:

Pupils were 3 mm, equal, and reactive to light.

Smile asymmetrical. Mucous membranes pink. Speech hoarse.

Client with left facial droop Skin warm and dry.

The client reports vertigo and nausea.

Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout. Apical heart rate regular at 92/min.

The client reports left ear discomfort and rates the pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client states that her hearing has diminished following surgery.

Which of the following findings requires further action by the nurse? Select all that apply.

The nurse reviews the client's test results.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The nurse should

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. After notifying the provider, the nurse should

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a child who has asthma about the administration of montelukast. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse in an assisted living facility is reinforcing teaching with staff members about preparing for an external chemical disaster. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about advanced directives. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is assisting in providing postmortem care for a client who was a devout follower of Hinduism. Which of the following requests should the nurse anticipate from the client's family?

A nurse is implementing a bladder training program for a client who had a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is preparing to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has an infected abdominal wound. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use when performing this dressing change?