A nurse is caring for a 55-year-old client who is 2 hours postoperative after having a total abdominal hysterectomy.

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A nurse is caring for a client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who takes corticosteroids on a regular basis. The client asks the nurse about the potential complications of taking corticosteroids. What is the nurse's best response?

A nurse is working with a limited staff because of a severe storm in the area. The facility incident commander has initiated disaster protocols. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing the depth and extent of injury on a client who has severe burns to the face, neck, and upper extremities. Which of the following factors is the nurse's priority when assessing the severity of the client's burns?

A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious following a cerebral hemorrhage. Which of the following nursing interventions is of highest priority?

The nurse overseeing care in the intensive care unit (ICU) reviews the shift report on four clients. The nurse recognizes which client to be at greatest risk for the development of cardiogenic shock?

A nurse is teaching a student nurse about the effects of vasopressin that is prescribed for a client with diabetes insipidus. Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past 3 days that has suddenly resolved with a new onset of otorrhea. The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which condition?

The nurse is caring for a client who is having chest pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an infusion of nitroglycerin. The initial dose is 12 mcg/min. The nitroglycerin is dispensed at a concentration of 100 mg/ 250 mL. How many mL/hr will the nurse set the infusion pump? (Round rate to the nearest tenth. Only enter numbers and decimals. Do not enter any letters in your answer.)

A nurse is providing education about levothyroxine to a client diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements should the nurse use when teaching the client?

A client with chronic pain is using aspirin regularly to control her pain symptoms. She presents to the hospital with abdominal pain, pale skin, afebrile, and a blood pressure (BP) of 83/45 mm Hg. Which type of shock is the client most likely experiencing?