A 38-year-old construction worker reports hand weakness and difficulty gripping tools. Examination reveals atrophy of the thenar eminence and decreased sensation in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. What diagnostic test would most likely confirm the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome?

A patient with a history of asthma is admitted to the emergency department with severe wheezing, shortness of breath, and retractions. After initial administration of albuterol via nebulizer, the patient's symptoms persist. What is the next best course of action for managing this patient's asthma exacerbation?

A 58-year-old male patient with a history of colon cancer has developed jaundice. Which laboratory finding would most likely suggest liver metastasis as the cause of the jaundice?

A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for multiple sclerosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate the provider will order to assist with diagnosis?

A 55-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis is being evaluated for disease progression. Which of the following laboratory findings is most indicative of increased disease activity?

A patient has been admitted with dehydration and is prescribed IV fluids and medications. Over a 12-hour shift, the following intake and output data are recorded:

Intake:

1,000 mL of lactated Ringer's administered via IV over 8 hours. 250 mL of an antibiotic infusion.

The patient drank 3 cups of water (1 cup = 240 mL).

Output:

Urine output was 1,200 mL. The patient vomited 300 mL.

Wound drainage amounted to 150 mL.

Calculate the net fluid balance

A nurse is teaching a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of calcium?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has long-term symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the educational materials?

A nurse is reviewing oxygen therapy with a group of new graduates. Which of the following statements indicate a correct understanding of oxygen therapy?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is assessing a patient who reports numbness and tingling in the fingers, especially at night. The patient works as a data entry clerk. Which findings support a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is planning care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is receiving methylprednisolone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)