A nurse is assessing a client who has sustained burns on the entire left arm and the anterior chest. Using the rule of nines, the nurse calculates what percentage of total body surface area is affected by the burns?

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with chronic renal disease for fluid volume excess. The nurse should recognize that which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?

A nurse is caring for a client with 45% total body surface area (TBSA) thermal burns. During the emergent, initial phases of burn shock the nurse should closely monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

A nurse has accepted care of a client with a major burn injury. The burns are 2nd and 3rd degree and estimated at 45% of total body surface area (TBSA). In addressing the pathophysiologic changes resulting from major burns the nurse is aware that the priority intervention for this client is?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of peritonitis?

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing fluid overload?

A nurse is preparing to assess a client recovered from a burning house.

Select the priority action and assessment findings critical to the assessment of this client.

Report from paramedics

Client was found in a bedroom under the bed of a smoke filled room. Client has first degree burns on their hands and face. Client appears anxious, vital signs as listed. An 16g IV was initiated to the Right Antecubital space and RL is infusing at 125ml/hr.

The Nurse is aware that it is critical to assess

A nurse is planning meals for a client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The nurse should recognize that which dietary choices are appropriate for the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed cyclosporine following a kidney transplant. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods can increase cyclosporine levels to a toxic level?

A client who is in the acute phase of recovery from a burn injury has yet to experience adequate pain control. The nurse recognizes that which pain management strategy should best meet this client's pain control needs?

A client has been admitted to a burn intensive care unit with extensive full thickness burns over 36% of the body. After ensuring cardiopulmonary stability, which should be the nurse's highest priority when planning the client's care in the early acute phase of the injury?