A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for the treatment of cervical cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following equipment should the nurse ensure that the client has available at home prior to discharge?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperglycemia?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm 3 days ago. The client's vital signs are: temperature 38.3° C (100.9° F), heart rate 80/min, respiration 16/min, and blood pressure 128/76 mm Hg. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is teaching a client about self-management of their halo fixator device. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client at the endocrinologist's office.

The client sees the diabetic nurse educator. Click to highlight the findings that indicate an understanding of the diabetic foot care education the client received. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

"I understand that I need to inspect my feet daily. I will dry my feet thoroughly when I get out of the shower. It is important to apply lotion to my feet and especially my toes to keep my skin in good health. That will prevent any sores on my feet. I will be very careful when I cut my toenails and will be sure to cut them straight across and then file the edges with an emery board. I will wear closed toed shoes. I am glad I can still go barefoot in the house because I never wear shoes at home. If I have any foot sores or corns come up, I will see my doctor or go to a podiatrist instead of treating it myself."

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is having an allergic transfusion reaction?

A nurse is assessing a client's ECG strip and notes an irregular heart rate of 98/min with no clear P waves. Which of the following cardiac dysrhythmias should the nurse document?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a microvascular complication?

The nurse has reviewed the laboratory results day 1 at 1800.

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The client is at risk for

A nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation for heroin toxicity. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?