A nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis which has not responded to medication treatments. Which of the following surgeries can treat myasthenia gravis?

A nurse receives report on a client who is diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Understanding the complications associated with this condition, which assessment is the priority for the nurse to complete for this client?

The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's echocardiogram and notes that the ejection fraction is 35%. The nurse anticipates that which of the following medications will be ordered to increase the client's cardiac output?

A client who is undergoing external beam radiation for prostate cancer has developed desquamation of the skin in the treatment area. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A client on a cardiac unit is experiencing atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response of 140 beats per minute. The client is dizzy, short of breath, and hypotensive. Medications have not been effective at reducing the client's heart rate. Which procedure would the nurse anticipate to be performed for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). When reviewing the results of the client's peripheral blood smear, what would the nurse expect to find?

A client has been diagnosed with chronic stable angina and has a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. Which statement about this medication should the nurse include in the patient education?

A nurse is discussing treatments and interventions with a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following would assist in preventing exacerbations?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse recognize as the most concerning for a client with this condition?

A client on a medical-surgical unit has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The nurse understands that in addition to supportive care, which treatment can be used within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset?

A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate 250 mg via IV bolus every 6 hr. Available is hydrocortisone sodium succinate 1000 mg/8 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)