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

The nurse is assessing a client admitted for treatment of pneumonia and possible sepsis. Which information is most important for the nurse to report?

A client with liver disease presents with the following laboratory results: serum albumin 4.6 g/dL (normal range: 3.5-5.5 g/dL), serum ammonia 62 mcg/dL (normal range: 15-45 mcg/dL), hematocrit 41% (normal range: 37-47%), PT 13 seconds (normal range: 11-12.5 sec). Which assessment findings are consistent with these values?

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

The nurse is admitting a client with a thyroid disorder who presents with periorbital edema, cold intolerance, and weight gain. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

Which assessment data for a client with a urinary tract infection and sepsis indicates the client may be developing a complication of sepsis?

Normal ranges for arterial blood gases (ABGs) are as follows:

- pH: 7.35-7.45

- PaO2: 75-100 mm Hg

Normal ranges for platelet count are:

- Platelets: 150,000-400,000/mm^3

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

Which data does the nurse identify as a nonmotor finding for the client with Parkinson's disease?

The nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and sepsis. Which intervention would the nurse consider a priority?

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

A patient with left-sided heart failure is being treated with enalapril and furosemide. Which assessments should the nurse perform to evaluate the effectiveness of these medications?