The nurse is taking a health history of a new client who reports pain in the left lower leg and foot when walking. This pain is relieved with rest, and the nurse observes that the left lower leg is slightly shiny and hairless. When planning this client's care, the nurse should most likely address which health problem?

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?

A client with type 1 diabetes has a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL and is alert but reports feeling hungry and sweaty. What is the best action by the nurse?

A nurse at a diabetes clinic receives a call from a client with type 1 diabetes who reports nausea and a fever. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate to include in the client's sick day management?

A nurse is teaching a 53-year-old client about prostate cancer. What should the nurse provide to facilitate early prostate cancer detection?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of Crohn's disease. When reviewing the client's most recent laboratory report, the nurse notes that the client's magnesium levels are low. The nurse should prioritize assessment for which health problem?

A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with folic acid deficiency. Which finding likely indicates the cause of the client's condition?

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 abdominal surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement as a first-line measure to minimize the risk of developing atelectasis?

The nurse is completing the admission assessment for a 46-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes controlled with insulin. Which intervention would be included in the plan of care?

A client sustained fractures of the right ulna and radius in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse suspects compartment syndrome. Which assessment should be performed immediately to evaluate for this complication?