A nurse is caring for a client with a temperature of 39°C (102.2°F) who presents with a stiff neck and photophobia. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who has elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). While assessing the client, the nurse hears crackles in the lungs and notes a decrease in urine output. Which complication has the client likely developed?

Which acute event is most likely to occur in a patient who has chronic atrial fibrillation?

A client with a history of hypertension is admitted with a severe headache and blurred vision. Which of the following findings would indicate a hypertensive crisis?

A patient with chronic kidney disease usually has a decrease in the ability to activate vitamin D, likely resulting in signs and symptoms (S&S) such as:

After receiving a vaccination for a communicable disease, the patient was asked to return in 2 to 3 weeks to get an antibody titer and asks why blood testing can’t be done immediately. How should the RN (registered nurse) respond?

What is the significance of elevated serum levels of troponin?

A patient, who is on complete bed rest following extensive surgery, begins to complain of chest pain and shortness of breath with hemoptysis. His SO2 measures 90%. The nurse recognizes that the patient is most likely exhibiting signs and symptoms of which condition?

A man, diagnosed with alcoholic liver disease and cirrhosis, presents to his healthcare provider for treatment. He is complaining of increased blood glucose, blurred vision, and cannot remember his birth date or age. The nurse notes that he has asterixis. These signs are most likely due to:

A client with heart failure is experiencing shortness of breath and swelling in the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?