A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is receiving treatment with methylprednisolone during an acute exacerbation. Which of the following is the expected therapeutic effect of this treatment?

A nurse is caring for a client who develops a fat embolism after sustaining multiple fractures in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

A patient with active gastrointestinal bleeding is being monitored for complications. Which of the following signs indicates the patient is developing hypovolemic shock?

A patient with a history of COPD Is being monitored for potential complications. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately as it may indicate the development of a complication?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to patient with infective endocarditis. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply)

A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following complications should the nurse be most concerned about if the patient reports new-onset shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats?

A patient presents to the emergency department with a high fever, chills, chest pain worsened by deep breathing, and a cough producing rusty-colored sputum. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most likely to confirm the nurse's suspicion of pneumonia?

A patient is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following treatments should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is teaching a patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about the pathophysiology of the condition. Which of the following explanations best describes the underlying cause of Parkinson's disease?

The nurse is providing home care instructions to a client with hepatitis. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?