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A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the importance of therapeutic communication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?

A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa.

Vital Signs

December 1:

Heart rate 48/min

Respiratory rate 24/min

Blood pressure 78/52 mm Hg Temperature 35.6° C (96° F)

SaO2 93% on room air

December 15:

Heart rate 55/min

Respiratory rate 20/min

History and Physical

December 1:

Height 163 cm (64 in)

Weight 34.5 kg (76 lb)

BMI 13

Pale, cold extremities, dry skin, thinning hair

Weak pulse

Respirations slightly labored, chest clear

Bowel sounds hypoactive x 4 quadrants

Concentrated urine

Laboratory Results

December 1:

Basic Metabolic Profile:

Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL)

BUN 30 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Sodium 128 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.1 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)

December 15:

Basic Metabolic Profile: Creatinine 0.9 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL) BUN 22 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Sodium 130 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.6 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)

Height 163 cm (64 in) Weight 37.2 kg (82 lb) BMI 14.1 Pale, cold extremities, dry skin, thinning hair Pulses palpable Respirations even, unlabored, chest clear Bowel sounds active x 4 quadrants Clear yellow urine.

Diagnostic Results

December 1:

12 lead ECG: Sinus bradycardia

December 15:

12 lead ECG: Sinus bradycardia

A nurse on an inpatient eating disorder unit is assessing a client. Which of the following assessment findings indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment plan? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD).The nurse should instruct the client to limit which of the following nutrients? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease about ways to facilitate eating. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has chronic substance use disorder. Which of the following is the most therapeutic response to help the client cease alcohol consumption?

A nurse is educating a client about possible causes of their depressed mood. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?