Which of the following best describes the primary source of energy for Earth's climate system?

A client presents with a temperature of 100°F (37.8°C) and reports difficulty breathing. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

An older adult female client is hospitalized with a fractured femur. During a routine nursing assessment, she repeatedly asks the nurse to “speak up” so that she can hear the questions. Which action is best for the nurse to take?

A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed medication must be used. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

A client receives a prescription for ophthalmic ketorolac. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse should review the electronic medical record for which condition?

The nurse is performing a routine dressing change for a client with a stage 3 pressure injury that is red with significant granulation. The wound has a gauze dressing covering the area. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client has been administered lactulose for several days. Which therapeutic response should the nurse expect for a client with hepatic encephalopathy?

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a group of well-educated clients who were found to be HIV positive within the last year. Members of the group express an interest in learning about the pathology of the AIDS virus. The nurse should explain that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acts in which way to suppress the immune system?

A client with emphysema is reporting difficulty 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?

A client presents to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and a provisional diagnosis of pancreatitis. The client reports nausea and vomiting from laboratory studies. Which information is most valuable in reporting the client’s status to the healthcare provider?

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?

An adult client is admitted with AIDS and oral candidiasis manifested by several painful mouth ulcers. The nurse delegates oral care to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) and discusses how to assist the client. Which instruction should the nurse provide the UAP?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis. During a clinic visit, the client appears pale and reports increasing fatigue. Which of the client’s serum laboratory values is most important for the nurse to review?

Three days after a cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis, a female client reports persistent upper abdominal pain that radiates to her back. She has vomited three times in the last 12 hours and has a temperature of 101.8°F (38.7°C). Serum amylase and lipase are twice the normal value. Based on these findings, the nurse should observe the client for which pathophysiological condition?

An adolescent boy is admitted to the emergency department following a bee sting. He arrives with a body rash and 30 minutes later becomes short of breath. The nurse obtains vital signs with a blood pressure of 90/52 mm Hg, heart rate 130 beats/minute, and respiratory rate 40 breaths/minute. The client is exhibiting clinical manifestations of which type of immune reaction?

A client presents to the emergency department with muscle aches, headache, fever, and describes a recent loss of taste and smell. The nurse obtains a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

The nurse is admitting a client with possible tuberculosis (TB). The client is placed in a private room with airborne precautions pending diagnostic test results. Which diagnostic test should the nurse review to confirm the diagnosis of TB?

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

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who develops an onset of dyspnea and tachypnea with coughing. After positioning the client upright, which action should the nurse take next?

A client with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease asks the nurse about dietary restrictions. How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is planning care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal hernia. Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?

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

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with a diagnosis of esophageal cancer. The client reports a pain level of 8 on a 0 to 10 scale, dysphagia, anorexia, anxiety, and a hoarse voice. Which nursing problem is the priority for this client?

Which intervention should the nurse implement to manage a client’s fluid and electrolyte balance?