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A client with psoriasis returns to the clinic reporting the persistence of several silvery, scaly areas on the elbows and palms that frequently burn and sometimes bleed. Which prescription should the nurse teach the client to use for the skin condition?

A client who is newly diagnosed with erosive esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports to the nurse that they did not notice any reduction in symptoms after taking lansoprazole PO for one full week. Which action should the nurse take?

Which information should the nurse include when giving discharge instructions to a client following a left eye cataract extraction with a lens implant?

A client who has had a laryngectomy and tracheostomy frequently expectorates copious amounts of purulent secretions. When changing the ties of the tracheostomy tube, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A client is being cared for in the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and a provisional diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which information is most valuable in reporting the client’s status to the healthcare provider?

Which approach is best for the nurse to use when directing a client with Huntington’s disease to the hospital cafeteria?

Which technique should the nurse use when assessing for early signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

A client with emphysema is reporting difficulty in breathing and exhibiting audible wheezing. The nurse administers albuterol as prescribed for the third time within the last 12 hours. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

To assess the quality of an adult client’s pain, which approach should the nurse use?

When performing postural drainage on a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which approach should the nurse use?

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?