A nurse is performing a shift assessment on an elderly client who is recovering after surgery for a femur fracture. The client reports chest pain. The RN notes an increased heart rate and respiratory rate. The nurse further notes that the client is febrile and hypoxic, coughing and producing large amounts of thick, white sputum. The nurse recognizes this is a medical emergency and calls for assistance. acknowledging that this client is likely demonstrating symptoms of what complication?

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of a client who has been diagnosed with a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?

A 20-year-old client presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain. Which assessment finding is most indicative of acute appendicitis?

An older adult client has fallen in her home and is brought to the emergency department by ambulance with a suspected fractured hip. X-rays confirm a fracture of the left femoral neck. When planning assessments during the client's presurgical care, the nurse should be aware of the client's heightened risk of which complication?

A client with a hiatal hernia is prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec). Which explanation by the nurse best describes the purpose of this medication?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis. Which of the following menu guidance should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for metastatic breast cancer and who has neutropenia. Which of the following restrictions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A 28-year-old female client presents to the clinic with lower abdominal pain, fever, and vaginal discharge. Upon assessment, the nurse suspects Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize when caring for this client?

A nurse is assessing the neurovascular status of a client who has had a leg cast recently applied. The nurse cannot palpate the client's dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulse, and the client's foot is pale. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

A nurse is providing education to a group of adults during a community health fair about cancer screening. Which of the following statements by a participant indicates a need for further teaching?