A 14-year-old female student is brought to the clinic by her mother, who says the client has been using laxatives to lose weight. The client complains of feeling tired and weak and is probably experiencing what electrolyte imbalance?

A nurse is working with an older adult and educating the client on how to ambulate with the aid of a walker. The nurse notes that the client appears disengaged and states, “I’m just too old to learn.” What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do to motivate this client?

The nurse is prepping a client for a trip to the operating room. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which IV fluid?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client with dementia who is upset over not being able to find their spouse, who passed away years ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing a client brought by their parents. Which of the following would be the highest priority nursing diagnosis?

As the nurse assesses a client’s laboratory values, the following are noted: Sodium 140 mEq/L, Magnesium 0.8 mEq/L, Chloride 107 mEq/L, Potassium 3.6 mEq/L. What electrolyte imbalance is indicated?

As the nurse assesses a client’s blood pressure, the patient’s wrist severely flexes inward. The nurse questions the client’s response because this finding may indicate what condition?

As the nurse assesses a client’s blood pressure, the patient’s wrist severely flexes inward. The nurse questions the client’s response because this finding may indicate what condition?

As the nurse assesses a client’s laboratory values, the following are noted: Sodium 140 mEq/L, Magnesium 0.8 mEq/L, Chloride 107 mEq/L, Potassium 3.6 mEq/L. What electrolyte imbalance is indicated?

A client states to the nurse, “I understand that I need a mastectomy, but I am worried about the pain and appearance afterwards.” When responding to the client, the nurse will need to address which domain?

The client is admitted to the nurse’s unit with a diagnosis of heart failure. His heart is not pumping effectively, resulting in edema and coarse crackles in his lungs. The term for this condition is?

A client reads the nutritional chart and follows it accurately. The nurse also notes that the client understands the need for a balanced diet and its relationship with quick recovery. In which domain is the client demonstrating successful learning?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fluid and electrolyte imbalance. The nurse knows that the priority goal of taking care of this client is?

indicate the nurse is addressing the affective domain of learning?

Which nursing interventions are appropriate to include in a plan of care to promote sleep for patients who are hospitalized? (Select all that apply)

A 73-year-old hospitalized client demonstrates the following symptoms: dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output, confusion, a serum sodium of 153 mEq/L, and a serum condition difficult to measure. This is indicative of?

A 73-year-old hospitalized client demonstrates the following symptoms: dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output, confusion, a serum sodium of 158 mEq/L, a potassium of 4.8 mEq/L. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are indicative of?

During an indwelling Foley catheterization of a male patient, it is important that the nurse?

A client continues to report nausea following surgery from the anesthesia. She has received an antiemetic, and the next dose is not due for another hour. What should the nurse do first?

A client is taking a diuretic that increases urinary output. What nursing concern is appropriate to base an educational plan?

A nurse is receiving report on a group of clients. Using the ABCD-E priority framework, which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

The oncoming nurse is assigned to the following clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?

The nurse is assessing a client and asks which of the following questions to evaluate potential heart failure symptoms?

A nurse is monitoring a client receiving a blood transfusion. Which symptom indicates a potential transfusion reaction that requires immediate action?