A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. These tumors are commonly called:

The nurse determines the total intake for a client diagnosed with acute kidney injury. The client received 650 mL of intravenous fluid, 6 ounces of water, and 8 ounces of chicken broth during the shift.

The client's urinary output for the shift is 820 mL. What is the total intake the nurse will record for this client?

While reviewing the clinical history of a client with brain injury, the nurse finds that there is a periorbital ecchymosis, which is referred to as raccoon eyes. The client also has leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the nose. Which fracture should the nurse suspect in the client?

The nurse is assessing a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which laboratory result should immediately be reported to the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?

A client is brought to the emergency department due to vomiting, fever, and a severe headache. The physician suspects meningitis; then assesses the client for meningeal irritation and spinal nerve root inflammation. The nurse documents a positive Kernig's sign when:

The home health nurse visits a client with chronic diabetes insipidus:

Which three (4) client statements would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

You are working in a Family Practice office. A patient comes into the office with right facial drooping. The physician makes a diagnosis of Bell's palsy. You know that the primary treatment for this disease is likely to include:

17-year-old male arrives at the emergency department following playing baseball. He slid into a base, felt a 'pop', and had pain in his right ankle.

The client reports pain of 7 out of 10 in his right ankle, which is described as throbbing. Right pedal pulse was 2+, and the sensation was intact.

The client had a limited and painful range of motion in his ankle. Significant swelling and bruising in the ankle were observed.

The emergency department nurse cares for a client with right ankle pain.
Complete the statement below:

While teaching the client how to use crutches, the nurse should instruct the client to ambulate using the

ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by which process?

Nurse Lily is assessing a male client diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which symptom most likely prompted the client to seek medical attention?

A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic. The client's diabetes previously had been well controlled with glyburide (Diabeta), 5 mg PO daily, but recently, the fasting blood glucose has been running 180-200 mg/dl. Which medication, if added to the clients regimen, may have contributed to the hyperglycemia?