An older adult client arrives at the clinic reporting decreased strength in knees and in handgrips. Which action should the nurse include in a functional assessment of the client?

In formulating the nursing care plan for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which nursing problem has the highest priority?

The nurse is preparing a client with breast cancer for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing. Which pathophysiological process should the nurse use to support client teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography scan of the head. Which action should the nurse take first?

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely 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 client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and is receiving an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride and insulin. Two hours later, the client's serum laboratory results show a decrease in the serum blood glucose from 580 to 430 mg/dL (32.2 to 23.86 mmol/L). It is most
important for the nurse to monitor which additional laboratory result?
Reference Range

An adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is to be admitted within the next hour to the medical unit from the emergency department. The client's laboratory findings indicate that

the serum glucose is 175 mg/dL (9.63 mmol/L) and the A1c is 9%. 
When requesting a dinner tray for the client, which menu should the nurse select?

Reference Ranges:

Blood glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)] HbA1C [Good diabetic control: less than 7%]

The nurse identifies several nursing problems for an older adult client with gastroenteritis who is experiencing fever, chills, anorexia, and diarrhea. The client has a history of a stroke with left-sided hemiplegia and is dependent on care provided by the spouse. Which problem should the nurse determine has the highest priority?

Which may have caused the change in the Glasgow Coma Scale score between 2000 and 2400? Select all that apply.

The charge nurse observes a new nurse preparing to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter. The new nurse has gathered supplies, including intravenous catheters, an intravenous insertion kit, and a 4x4 sterile gauze dressing to cover and secure the insertion site. Which action should the charge nurse take?

The nurse is preparing a dose of 60 mcg of teriparatide. The medication is labeled "750 mcg/2.4 mL". How many ml. should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)