A client who is admitted after an episode of status epilepticus is stabilized. Which finding should the nurse use to determine the client's risk for recurrence of seizure activity?

A client is admitted with abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and a weight loss of 25 lb (11 kg) in the last four months. During the admission assessment, the client describes to the nurse of having no interest in playing cards with friends anymore and feels worthless most days. Which nursing problem should the nurse address first?

The nurse implements a tertiary prevention program for type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural health clinic. Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?

An adult client receives a prescription for diphenhydramine 15 mL PO every 12 hours PRN for pruritus. The bottle is labeled, "Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL." What is the total daily dose in mg that the client receives? (Enter numerical value only.)

The healthcare provider prescribes the antibiotic cefdinir 300 mg PO every 12 hours for a client with a postoperative wound infection. Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?

The nurse is caring for a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who is receiving a nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). The client reports experiencing malaise, fatigue, and anorexia. The nurse observes the client's respirations are 30 breaths/minute. Which laboratory result is most important for the nurse to review?

A client who had bariatric surgery 2 months ago is admitted because of vomiting and inability to tolerate food and liquids. The client is pain free. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

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The nurse assesses the client. The client reports he was able to sleep through the night. The client notes continued numbness in his left arm, along with a tingling sensation, and is not able to move his fingers. The client reports mild nausea and has no desire to eat breakfast. There is a 1.18 in (3 cm) by 1.97 in (5 cm) area of blood noted on the bandage. The left arm is warm to touch. The client's left shoulder and collarbone are symmetric

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who reports experiencing shortness of breath and observes 2+ pitting edema in the lower extremities. The nurse should contact the healthcare provider (HCP) prior to the administration of which medication?

The nurse is reviewing the recommended preventative care for clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Which health care measure is most important for the nurse to recommend to these clients?

When performing suctioning for a client with a tracheostomy, which action should the nurse include?