A nurse is teaching a client with a family history of prostate cancer. What should the nurse provide to support early identification of prostate cancer?

A client complains of feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and shaky after playing softball in the summer. Which of the following is most likely to explain the symptoms?

A nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment on a client's affected leg after a total hip replacement. Which of the following findings would indicate impairment and require immediate intervention?

A client with cancer is scheduled to begin treatment, and the nurse is anticipating guidance about adverse effects. When addressing the most common adverse effect, what should the nurse describe?

After abdominal surgery, the nurse caring for a client assesses the client on the second day. The nasogastric tube is patent and is draining moderate amounts of greenish fluid. Which assessment finding would suggest that the client’s potassium level is too low?

A client is diagnosed with pyelonephritis. Based on the client's medical history, which condition increases the risk of developing this disorder?

The nurse is reviewing the preoperative checklist for a 66-year-old client scheduled for open abdominal surgery in one hour. The client has a history of hypertension, GERD, and smokes one pack per day. He is NPO since midnight. On assessment, the nurse notes the following:

•    Vital signs: BP 142/86, HR 96, RR 18, Temp 98.7°F, O₂ sat 98% on room air
•    Current labs: 
o    Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL (low)
o    Platelets: 100,000/mm³ (low)
o    INR: 10 (critically elevated)
o    Blood glucose: 144 mg/dL
o    Potassium: 3.1 mEq/L (low)
The client states, “I took my water pill this morning with a sip of water. Was that okay?”
Which finding should the nurse recognize as most likely to lead to a postoperative complication and report to the provider before proceeding with surgery?

A client is being discharged home after a hysterectomy. When providing discharge education, the nurse cautions the client against sitting for long periods. This advice addresses the risk of what surgical complication?

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with a history of recurring kidney stones. Which instruction should the nurse give to help prevent future stones?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who will be undergoing abdominal surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement as a first-line measure to minimize the risk of developing atelectasis?

The nurse is taking a health history of a new client who reports pain in the left lower leg and foot when walking. This pain is relieved with rest, and the nurse observes that the left lower leg is slightly shiny and hairless. When planning this client's care, the nurse should most likely address which health problem?