The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. What findings would the nurse anticipate during their assessment?

A client asks the nurse what is meant by the term benign. Which response by the nurse is best?

A client is suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis and is awaiting lab reports. Which of the following lab would the nurse anticipate to be found?

A client had a right knee replaced 4 days ago. The client returns with an elevated temperature for the past 24 hours. Which assessment would the nurse prioritize?

A client who has been diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) presents with the following signs/symptoms; vital signs are: temperature, 102.8°F; pulse, 88 beats per minute; respirations 26 breaths per minute; blood pressure, 144/76; and oxygen saturation of 85%. The client complains of difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and a productive cough. The nurse notes crackles bilaterally. The client denies nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Based on these findings, the nurse would anticipate which of the following orders? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client with a large abdominal wound. The nurse knows to cleanse the wound from the inner to outer area. What is the rationale for cleaning the wound in this manner?

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is furosemide oral solution 10mg/1mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number and label your answer.)

A client with leukopenia is being discharged home. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

Which of the following statements best describes the goal of chemotherapy when prescribed as part of palliative treatment?

A nurse is attending a continuing education course about communicable diseases. During which phase does the client develop non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and body aches?

A client who reports they are an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, camping, and backpacking, has been admitted for Lyme's Disease. Lyme's Disease is spread by a tick. What is the mode of transmission?