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A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following manifestations?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for oral betamethasone. Which of the following statements should the nurse make about how to take this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who had total hip arthroplasty 1 day ago and is receiving morphine sulfate by PCA pump for pain control. The client reports nausea and vomiting. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department (ED).

Nurse Notes:

Day 1: Client presents to ED with complaint of ‘not feeling well.’ Client appears restless, states abdomen is cramping and has had severe nausea for the past several hours. The client has had 1 loose stool in the past 1 hour. Skin is dry and intact with good turgor. Bowel sounds hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. The client attended a work picnic yesterday and multiple coworkers have similar symptoms.

Day 2: Client returns to ED with worsening symptoms. Client reports worsening nausea and persistent loose stools. Skin dry and tenting. Abdomen soft and tender, bowel sounds hyperactive in all 4 quadrants.

Vital Signs:

Day 1:

• Temperature: 37.4°C (99.3°F)
• Heart rate: 88/min
• Respiratory rate: 20/min
• Blood pressure: 120/80 mm Hg
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Day 2:

• Temperature: 38.2°C (100.8°F)
• Heart rate: 92/min
• Respiratory rate: 22/min
• Blood pressure: 110/65 mm Hg
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Provider Prescriptions:

Day 1:

• Ondansetron 4 mg PO, administer one dose now for nausea
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Day 2:

• Loperamide 2 mg after each diarrhea stool, not to exceed 16 mg in 24 hours
• IV fluid 500 ml DSNS at 150 ml/hour
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Client Education:

Day 1: Client educated to take medication as prescribed, drink fluids, and return to emergency department if symptoms worsen. Client voices understanding through teach-back.

Day 2: Client provided education about foodborne illnesses per provider prescription.

The nurse is providing the client education prescribed by the provider. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that apply)

A nurse on a pediatric unit is reviewing her client assignment following the shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to assess first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect the client to report which of the following manifestations?

A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving mechanical ventilation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?

A nurse is caring for a patient on a medical-surgical unit.

Medical History:

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• Day 1:                                                                                                                        
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Heart failure

Medication Administration Record:

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• Day 1:                                                                                                                     
  • Furosemide 40 mg po bid
  • Carbidopa/Levodopa 25 mg/100 mg po tid

Vital Signs:

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• Day 1:                                                                                                                    
  • Temperature: 37.2°C (99°F)
  • BP: 128/56 mm Hg sitting, 92/40 mm Hg standing
  • Heart rate: 66/min
  • Respiratory rate: 18/min
  • Pulse oximetry: 96% on room air (95% to 100%)

Diagnostic Results:

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• Day 1:                                                                                                                    
  • Hct: 38% (37% to 47%)
  • Hgb: 13 g/dL (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
  • WBC: 6,500/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
  • Potassium: 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 mEq/L to 5 mEq/L)
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• Day 2:                                                                                                                    
  • Hct: 39% (37% to 47%)
  • Hgb: 14 g/dL (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
  • WBC: 7,000/mm³ (5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
  • Potassium: 3.0 mEq/L (3.5 mEq/L to 5 mEq/L)

A nurse is performing a fall risk assessment on a patient. Which of the following findings indicate that the patient is at increased risk for falls? Select all that apply

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia and has been on long-term treatment with chlorpromazine. He notes the client is experiencing some involuntary movements of the tongue and face. The nurse should suspect the client has developed which of the following adverse effects?

A nurse is preparing a presentation at a senior center about age-related musculoskeletal changes. Which of the following changes should the nurse plan to include?