A nurse is caring for a client.

Nurses' Notes 0900:

Client reports a 3-month history of intermittent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Reports unintentional weight loss of 5.5 kg (12 lb) in 3 months.

0930:

Stool sample obtained for fecal occult blood test. Fatty appearance and foul odor noted.

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that is available in a glass ampule. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.
Nurses' Notes Day 1,0900:
Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact.
CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

Vital Signs Day 1,

0900:

Admission:

Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F) Heart rate 92/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 130/78 mm Hg
Pre-pregnancy BMI 27.6 Current BMI 29.9

The client is at risk for developing which of the following 2 complications? Select 2 complications the client is at risk of developing.

A nurse is teaching a prenatal class about infection prevention at a community center.
Which of the following statements by a client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A case manager is meeting with a client who asks about using alternative therapies to manage her rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypovolemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.

Nurses' Notes Day 1, 0900:

The client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.

FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact. CBC and urinalysis were collected and sent to the lab.

For each potential provider's prescription, specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the client.