A client with gout in the left great toe has received a prescription for prednisone 30 mg by mouth to be administered each day.
Which symptom is most important for the client to report to the healthcare provider?

A male adult is admitted due to an overdose of acetaminophen.

After being transferred to the mental health unit, the patient is informed that he has liver damage.

What is the most crucial information for the nurse to include in the patient’s discharge plan?

A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride and insulin.
Two hours later, the client’s serum laboratory results show a decrease in the serum blood glucose from 580 to 430 mg/dL (32.2 to 23.86 mmol/L). What additional laboratory result is most important for the nurse to monitor?

The patient is a 49-year-old male who has been experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever and chest congestion, for 4 days.

He came to the emergency department (ED) last night when his breathing difficulties increased. He has a history of smoking half a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years.

He has no significant medical or surgical history.

Which two orders should the nurse prioritize?

A client with influenza requires assistance in transferring to the bedside commode.
The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) donning gloves and a gown to assist the client. What action should the nurse take?

A client is experiencing severe agitation and tremors due to withdrawal from the benzodiazepine alprazolam. What is the best initial nursing action?

The parents of a 6-year-old child recently diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy express that their child wants to continue attending swimming classes.
How should the nurse respond?

In the context of caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis, which action by the nurse would address the client’s psychosocial need for acceptance?

A primary caregiver of an older adult client calls the nurse at the outpatient clinic due to a sudden onset of changes in the client’s behavior.

The caregiver reports to the nurse that the client normally is oriented and able to answer Questions but now is confused.

What action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

An adult client with severe depression was admitted to the psychiatric unit yesterday evening.

Despite having run a marathon a year ago, the client now spends most of the day sitting and watching television, according to the spouse.

What is the most important intervention for the nurse to include in this client’s care plan for today?

A client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg is on a heparin protocol. What is the most crucial intervention for the nurse to include in this client’s care plan?