A patient's data shows the following: Oxygen saturation is 94% on room air, pain is 4 on a scale of 0 to 10, temperature is 99.6°F (37.6°C) orally, and heart rate is 95 beats/minute. Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate being prescribed after reporting these findings? Select all that apply.

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

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 pain scale, dysphagia, anorexia, anxiety, and a hoarse voice. Which nursing problem is the priority for this client?

The client with Clostridium difficile in the stool receives a prescription for vancomycin PO. Which action should the nurse take before administering the first dose?

The patient is a 51-year-old male with pneumonia.The patient has a history of hypertension and takes enalapril and a multivitamin daily.His surgical history includes adenoid removal at age 4 and a surgical repair of a fractured tibia at age 20. Based on the information that the nurse has about the patient, what condition is he likely to have?

Patient Data shows that on Day 1, there were no active processes.On Day 2, there were small bilateral lower lobes pulmonary infiltrates with the right lower lobe showing increased involvement compared to the left side.What is the likely diagnosis?

A patient who is newly diagnosed with erosive esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports to the home health nurse that there has been only a minimal reduction in symptoms after taking lansoprazole PO for one full week. Which action should the nurse take?

The patient's Hemoglobin A1C today is 8.29% and was 7.59% three months ago. The reference range is 4 to 5.99%. What is the likely diagnosis?

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

While changing a client’s postoperative dressing, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound.Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, which of the client’s laboratory values should the nurse note?

The antitubercular drug isoniazid is prescribed for a client with active tuberculosis.To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, which outcome can the nurse expect this client to exhibit?

Exhibits A nurse is reviewing the client’s condition. Based on the exhibits provided, what is the most likely diagnosis for this client?

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

The nurse notes that a patient has been receiving hydromorphone every six hours for four days. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete?

The nurse is performing a routine dressing change for a patient 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?

The patient is a 65-year-old male admitted to the medical surgical unit after a total cholecystectomy.He has a past medical history of hypertension, heart failure, type 1 diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis, and cholangitis. Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate being prescribed after reporting findings? Select all that apply.

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

The patient is a 65-year-old male admitted to the medical surgical unit after a total cholecystectomy. He has a past medical history of hypertension, heart failure, type 1 diabetes mellitus, cholelithiasis, and cholangitis. Which physician orders would the nurse anticipate being prescribed after reporting findings? Select all that apply.

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?

The patient’s vital signs are as follows: Temperature 97.5 F (36.4 C), Heart rate 104 beats/minute, Respirations 29 breaths/minute, Blood pressure 119/82 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 89%. Oxygen mask applied.What should the nurse do next?

A patient with cholelithiasis has a gallstone lodged in the common bile duct and is unable to eat or drink without becoming nauseated and vomiting.Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A patient is being cared for in the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and a provisional diagnosis of pancreatitis.The nurse assesses the patient and obtains the results from laboratory studies.Which information is most valuable in reporting the patient’s status to the healthcare provider?

A client with symptoms of influenza that started the previous day asks the clinic nurse about taking oseltamivir to treat the infection.Which response should the nurse provide?

The nurse is discussing dietary choices with a client who is newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Which menu choice by the client indicates a need for further teaching?