The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client recently diagnosed with vaginitis.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Mr Ozz, a 45-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic, is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. He has been febrile since admission. His daily insulin requirement is 24 units of NPH. Every morning Albert is given NPH insulin at 0730. Meals are served at 0830, 1230, and 1830.

The nurse expects that the NPH insulin will reach its maximum effect (peak) between the hours of:

The client is brought to the ER after falling off a roof and landing on his back. A T4 spinal fracture is diagnosed. The client's blood pressure is 74/40 mmHg, pulse is 55/min, and skin is pink and dry. What of the following nursing actions is a priority?

A client is brought to the hospital because of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The client reports increased pain in the abdomen and in the epigastric region radiating to the back when lying supine. Upon physical assessment, the nurse finds that the client has fever and hypotension.

What should the nurse infer from these findings?

A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?

A client is admitted to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury after his head violently struck a brick wall during a gang fight. Which finding is most important for the nurse to assess further?

17-year-old male arrives at the emergency department following playing baseball. He slid into a base, felt a 'pop', and had pain in his right ankle.

The client reports pain of 7 out of 10 in his right ankle, which is described as throbbing. Right pedal pulse was 2+, and the sensation was intact.

The client had a limited and painful range of motion in his ankle. Significant swelling and bruising in the ankle were observed.

The emergency department nurse cares for a client with right ankle pain.
Complete the statement below:

While teaching the client how to use crutches, the nurse should instruct the client to ambulate using the

The nurse is caring for a 44-year-old male with abdominal pain and persistent nausea/vomiting

What condition the client is most likely experiencing?

After a breast examination, the nurse is documenting assessment findings that indicate possible breast cancer. Which abnormal findings need to be included as part of the client's electronic medical record? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse reviews the laboratory reports of a client and concludes that the client has diabetes. Which finding helped the nurse to reach this conclusion?

The nurse assesses a client with damage to cranial nerve III. Which finding would be expected?