The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a radical mastectomy and axillary node dissection. When providing client education regarding rehabilitation, which recommendation is appropriate?

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about pyelonephritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A client presents with fatigue. During the health interview, the patient reports craving substances that are not typically considered food. Laboratory findings reveal low serum iron and ferritin levels. What would the nurse expect the client to be diagnosed with?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who will be undergoing major abdominal surgery. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of developing atelectasis?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total thyroidectomy and has a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL (normal range: 8.5–10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Which of the following is a potentially severe complication involving the respiratory system in oncology patients? What should the nurse do to prevent complications associated with the respiratory system?

The nurse is reviewing the preoperative checklist for a 66-year-old client scheduled for open abdominal surgery in one hour. The client has a history of hypertension, GERD, and smokes one pack per day. He is NPO since midnight. On assessment, the nurse notes the following:

•    Vital signs: BP 142/86, HR 96, RR 18, Temp 98.7°F, O₂ sat 98% on room air
•    Current labs: 
o    Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL (low)
o    Platelets: 100,000/mm³ (low)
o    INR: 10 (critically elevated)
o    Blood glucose: 144 mg/dL
o    Potassium: 3.1 mEq/L (low)
The client states, “I took my water pill this morning with a sip of water. Was that okay?”
Which finding should the nurse recognize as most likely to lead to a postoperative complication and report to the provider before proceeding with surgery?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed Truvada and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection. What laboratory study needs to be completed before starting the medication?

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is prescribed digoxin. When assessing the client for adverse effects, the nurse should monitor for which of the following signs and symptoms?

A client is 24 hours post–prostatectomy, and the urologist has ordered continuous bladder irrigation. What urine output color should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client on day 2 following a total hip replacement. The client is on bedrest except for physical therapy, and is receiving enoxaparin and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices. During assessment, the nurse notes the following:

•    Left calf is firm and tender to the touch
•    Mild swelling in the left lower leg compared to the right
•    No redness or bruising
•    Vital signs: T 98.6°F, HR 92, BP 130/84 mm Hg, RR 20, O₂ sat 97% on room air
Which action should the nurse take first?