An adult client is admitted to the psychiatric unit due to a daily, intricate handwashing ritual that lasts two hours or more.

The client is concerned about maintaining cleanliness and refuses to sit on any chairs in the day area.

This client’s handwashing is indicative of what type of clinical behavior?

A 36-year-old female presents at the clinic with symptoms of fatigue, palpitations, tinnitus, and excessive tiredness with activity.

These symptoms have gradually increased in severity over the last 2 months. The nurse suspects anemia.

For each statement, select whether it is consistent with Iron deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, or Folic acid deficiency anemia.

Each statement can have more than one correct answer.

A client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg is on a heparin protocol. What is the most crucial intervention for the nurse to include in this client’s care plan?

A mother rushes into the emergency department carrying her toddler who has been exposed to some cleaning products.

The child has a chemical smell on their hands, face, and clothes.
After ensuring the airway is patent, which action should the nurse take first?

The parents of a 6-year-old child recently diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy express that their child wants to continue attending swimming classes.
How should the nurse respond?

A client is admitted for an exacerbation of heart failure (HF) and is being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess.
In planning nursing care, which interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing a 50 mL dose of 50% dextrose IV for a patient with insulin shock. What is the appropriate method for administering the medication?

A patient with pancreatic cancer develops ascites, and 2 liters of fluid are removed via paracentesis. What schedule should the nurse follow to monitor the patient’s blood pressure after this procedure?

A 35-year-old woman, who works as a legal secretary, visits the outpatient clinic for an assessment of consistent pain in her hands.

She reports that the pain is identical in both hands and wrists but is worse upon waking. The pain and stiffness have persisted for the past 3 months.

She believes she has arthritis because her mother and grandmother both have arthritis.

Based on the data provided, determine the most likely condition the client is experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

A primary caregiver of an older adult client calls the nurse at the outpatient clinic due to a sudden onset of changes in the client’s behavior.

The caregiver reports to the nurse that the client normally is oriented and able to answer Questions but now is confused.

What action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing a dose of teriparatide for a patient.

The medication is labeled as “750 mcg/2.4 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer to deliver a dose of 60 mcg