A client with leukemia who is receiving a myelosuppressive chemotherapy has a platelet count of 25,000/mm3 (25 x 109/L). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care? Reference Range: Platelet count [150,000 to 400,000/mm3 (150 to 400 x 109/L)]

A client reports that the 30 mg extended release form of cyclobenzaprine has been the only medication that provided relief from lower back pain in the past. The client asks the nurse if the medication for chronic back pain could be prescribed on a monthly basis. Which is the best response from the nurse?

Following a total knee arthroplasty, the client is discharged from the hospital with a prescription for warfarin. In reviewing discharge teaching, the client recounts to the nurse the need to avoid eating foods high in potassium, such as bananas and melon. How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and notes that the output flow is 100 mL less than the input flow. Which actions should the nurse implement first?

The licensed nurse is unable to complete medication administration within the accepted time limits. The licensed nurse reviews time management strategies with the lead nurse and reports difficulty with interruptions and call-lights. Which strategy should the lead nurse recommend to improve on-time medication administration?

The nurse has provided discharge teaching to the client to manage his chest pain at home. Which 2 statements from the client should the nurse recognize as a need for further education?

A client receiving mechanical ventilation has a pH of 7.26, PaCO2 of 68 mm Hg, and a PaO2 of 92 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement? Reference Range: pH [7.35 to 7.45] PaCO2 [35 to 45 mm Hg] PaO2 [80 to 100 mm Hg]

A client arrives at the emergency department after blunt chest trauma with severe shortness of breath, distended neck veins, hypotension, and deviation of the trachea to the left. Which statement should the nurse provide about this condition?

A client with multiple cardiac diagnoses receives a prescription for verapamil. Which therapeutic response(s) should the nurse anticipate for a client taking this medication? Select all that apply.

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) applying an alcohol-based hand rub while leaving a client's room after taking vital signs. Which action should the nurse take?

In caring for a client following a head injury, the nurse plans to assess for rhinorrhea so that a sample can be tested for the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). At which location should the nurse observe for this finding? (Click the chosen location. To change, click on the new location.)

A client is admitted following a motor vehicle collision. When assessing the client's level of consciousness, the nurse notes that the client no longer responds to commands. The nurse initiates a painful stimulus and the client responds by pulling the arms inward with elbows and wrists flexed and extending the legs with the toes pointed downward. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which meal selection should the nurse recommend to the client?

The nurse is evaluating the intake data. Click to highlight the findings that require a priority follow-up. A 42-year-old female client presents to the emergency department experiencing indigestion, pain when swallowing, and aching pain in the middle upper abdomen. Additionally, the client is experiencing nausea and had one episode of emesis prior to arrival. Reports that the pain began shortly after she finished breakfast, but this is not the first time this has happened. She informs previous symptoms started 6 months ago with episodes occurring 1 to 2 times per month, but now symptoms occur multiple times per day. Has tried drinking milk which originally helped symptoms but no longer provides any relief. Was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year and takes metformin. She informs that she smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per week.

The nurse is reviewing the assessment data. For each assessment finding, click to indicate if it is a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), or gastritis. Each column must have at least one response option selected.

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The nurse is considering the plan of care for this client. Click to highlight the outcomes the nurse should include in this client's plan of care. Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing education to the client. For each teaching point, click to indicate whether it should be included or not included. Each row must have one response option selected.

The nurse is reviewing the information provided by the client in the follow up evaluation. Select the 4 client statements that indicate improvement in condition.

A client reports bloating and abdominal cramps after eating ice cream and foods with cheese. Which condition should the nurse suspect?