A client with an acute myocardial infarction (MI) is given a thrombolytic medication, aspirin, and IV heparin in the emergency department. Which finding indicates the client is having a satisfactory response?

The nurse is assessing the feet of a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

Which is the best approach for the nurse to use when interviewing a client about sexual abuse?

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The client demonstrates effective epidural anesthesia by

The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived stress. In addition to information about prescribed medication and administration, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?

Patient Data

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An adult client who is admitted to the mental health unit for treatment of bipolar disorder has a slightly slurred speech pattern and an unsteady gait. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

Reference Range:

Blood alcohol level (0 to 0.05% (0 to 10.9 mmol/L]

Lithium [0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L (0.8 to 1.2 mmol/L)]

A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs of impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, which priority action should the nurse implement?

Patient Data

A client exposed to tuberculosis is scheduled to begin prophylactic treatment with isoniazid. Which information is most important for the nurse to note before administering the initial dose?

A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding (s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

Reference Range

Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)]

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Hemoglobin A1C [4% to 5.9%]

Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]

Total Cholesterol [less than 200 mg/dL (less than 5.2 mmol/L)]