A client who works at a computer most of the working day comes to the clinic reporting pain in both hands that causes the client to awake during the night. Which action should the nurse implement to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome?

A client is admitted with sudden abdominal pain and possible acute pancreatitis. Which serum laboratory test result(s) should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply)

A client with Addison’s disease started taking hydrocortisone in a divided daily dose last week. It is most important for the nurse to monitor which serum laboratory value?

A client with acute abdominal pain, persistent nausea, and projectile vomiting is admitted to the hospital for observation. Acetaminophen is administered as prescribed for an oral temperature of 103°F (39.4°C), and an IV infusion of normal saline is initiated at 250 mL/hour. Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider (HCP) immediately?

The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which is the best initial nursing action?

A postoperative client reports incisional pain. The client has two prescriptions for PRN analgesia that accompanied the client from the postanesthesia unit. Before selecting which medication to administer, which action should the nurse implement?

During a preoperative assessment phone call, a client reports taking several “pills” every day. Which response should the office nurse provide?

The nurse assesses an adult client 24 hours after a bowel exploration and formation of a sigmoid colostomy. Which assessment finding should be reported to the surgeon immediately?

A client with stage IV bone cancer is admitted to the hospital for pain control. The client verbalizes continuous, severe pain of 8 on a 0 to 10 scale. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is evaluating a client for possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which assessment should the nurse perform?

The nurse reports that a client is at risk for a stroke based on which assessment finding?

A client who suffered an electrical injury with the entrance site on the left hand and the exit site on the left foot is admitted to the burn unit. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client’s plan of care (POC)?

Four days following an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, the client is exhibiting edema of both lower extremities, and pedal pulses are not palpable. Which action should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris who is receiving a psoralen and ultraviolet A light (PUVA) treatment. Which assessment finding indicates that the client has been overexposed to the treatment?

A client with an external fixation device for a fractured left femur is troubled with left foot pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client with suspected increased intracranial pressure (ICP) exhibits clinical manifestations of Cushing’s triad. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to observe?

A client is admitted with possible methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care (POC)? (Select all that apply)

A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) missed dialysis yesterday to attend a funeral. The client’s spouse calls the home health nurse and reports that the client is lethargic and hard to arouse. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?

Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a client who has gastroesophageal reflux?

A client with sickle cell anemia develops a fever during the last hour of administration of a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). When notifying the healthcare provider (HCP), which information should the nurse provide first using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation) communication process?

A client who is experiencing a first gouty arthritis attack reports excruciating pain in the right great toe. The nurse inspects the inflamed joint and administers ibuprofen 800 mg PO as prescribed. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately following the procedure?

A female client reports that pain from carpal tunnel syndrome is beginning to affect her job performance. Which instruction should the nurse provide this client?

A client with diabetes mellitus is admitted with an acute hyperglycemic episode. Which intervention should the nurse implement?