A client who is obese reports severe pain and inability to bear weight in the right knee after making dietary changes 3 weeks ago for weight loss. The client's medical history includes hypertension, gouty arthritis, and cholecystitis. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

The nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment with a client. Which action(s) should the nurse implement when performing passive range of motion (PROM) exercises with a client? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides sliding scale insulin administration instructions to an adult who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The client demonstrates an understanding of the instructions provided by performing the procedure in which order? (Arrange with the first on top and the last on the bottom.)

Which laboratory values are critical for the nurse to monitor for a client who is experiencing a thyrotoxic crisis?

The nurse is evaluating the client’s response to pain management.

Click to highlight the findings that indicate the client is experiencing the therapeutic effects of the medication.

Pain level presently 3 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client reports feeling "sleepy." Client is able to take deep breaths, achieving 1,000 mL on incentive spirometer. New mild cough noted. Repositions in bed with minimal assistance. Attempted to get up to the chair, but experienced dizziness with standing.

The nurse is providing teaching to a client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which response by the client indicates understanding?

A pre-school age child with a congenital heart defect is brought to the clinic by the parent because of a fever and an earache. During the assessment, the parent asks the nurse why the child is at the 5th percentile for weight and height for age. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?

The parents of an infant with chronic health conditions have cognitive challenges and diverse educational backgrounds. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement to support them in safely administering medications to their child? Select all that apply.

A college student brings a dorm roommate to the campus clinic because the roommate has been talking to someone who is not present. The client tells the nurse that the voices are saying, "Kill, kill." Which question should the nurse ask the client next?

A client admitted with a diagnosis of appendicitis calls the nurse and states, "Do you think I'll still need surgery? My pain suddenly stopped, and I feel much more comfortable now when I bend my knees." Which action should the nurse take?

Patient Data

The nurse is concerned about the client's temperature. Which intervention(s) can the nurse use to address the client's temperature? Select all that apply.