Assessment of a client with cirrhosis reveals a distended abdomen, weight gain, and dyspnea. Based on this information, what interventions would the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

A client with thyroid disease is being treated with propylthiouracil (PTU). Which statement made by the client indicates the medication therapy is effective?

A client is admitted with Parkinson's disease. Which symptoms are considered criteria used to diagnose this disorder? Select all that apply.

Normal ranges for thyroid function tests, which would indicate an appropriate dose of levothyroxine, include:

- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone): 0.4 - 4.0 mIU/L

- Free T4 (Thyroxine): 0.9 - 1.7 ng/dL

- Free T3 (Triiodothyronine): 2.0 - 4.4 pg/mL

Which client does the nurse identify as having the greatest risk for the development of sepsis?

The nurse is reviewing orders received for a client diagnosed with sepsis. Which order should the nurse question?

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Which data would the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse suspects the client's dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) is too low when the client displays which symptom?

The client with cirrhosis has developed spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Which data indicates this complication of cirrhosis is occurring?

The nurse is reviewing arterial blood gas (ABG) results for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which result is consistent with this diagnosis?

Prior to administering levodopa/carbidopa to a client with Parkinson's disease, which action would the nurse take?

The client has been instructed about levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy. Which statement by the client requires follow-up by the nurse?