A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The first action the nurse should take is

____

followed by

_____

.

A home health nurse is assessing the home environment of a client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following equipment should the nurse plan to recommend?

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.

For each client's finding, click to specify if the assessment finding is consistent with sickle cell disease, iron deficiency anemia, and/or pernicious anemia. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

A nurse is monitoring a client who has a head injury and is receiving mannitol 25% IV. The nurse should identify that which of the following is an adverse effect of the medication and should be reported to the provider?

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse in a medical clinic is caring for a client.

Click to highlight the findings that the nurse should report to the provider. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Nurses' Notes

2 weeks ago, 0940:

Client presents to clinic with reports of feeling unwell for the past few weeks. Client states, "I have a sore that won't get better on my right foot." Client removed gauze bandage to reveal open wound 3 cm x 4 cm on right foot; draining small amount of purulent drainage. Client awake and alert; chest clear to auscultation; heart tones audible with no abnormal heart tones heard. Client reports frequent urination, increased thirst, and recent 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight loss without trying. Client denies pain but reports experiencing nausea. BMI is 27.

Vital Signs

2 weeks ago, 0945:

Temperature 38.3° C (100.9°F)

Heart rate 104/min

Respiratory rate 18/min

Blood pressure 98/74 mm Hg

Oxygen saturation 97% on room air

Laboratory Results

2 weeks ago 1020:

WBC count 9,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)

Blood glucose 250 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)

Triiodothyronine (T3) 200 mg/dL (70 to 205 mg/dL)

A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm.

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. Select the four findings that require immediate follow-up.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a sickle cell crisis. During morning care, the assistive personnel alerts the nurse that the client is slurring their speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who had a partial colectomy 2 days ago. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is admitting a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?