A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?

A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?

A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a patient who was brought in following a seizure. The nurse suspects the patient may have bacterial meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?

A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for acromegaly. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find during the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with hyperthyroidism. The client reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg (12 lbs.) in the last 2 months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstrual irregularity, and restlessness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a thyroid crisis?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the differences between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is two hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) gland. Which of the following assessments should the nurse view as an indication of a postoperative complication?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past three days that has suddenly resolved. The client has a new onset of otorrhea (drainage from the ear). The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which of the following conditions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis and a temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F). The client is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must be carefully observed for which of the following complications?

A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect?