A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has just received the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. In taking a nursing history, which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?

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?

The emergency department (ED) staff has been notified of the imminent arrival of a client who has experienced respiratory exposure to the chemical agent chlorine. Which finding should the anticipate with this exposure?

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus type 2 and presents for a follow-up visit. Which of the following lab values is most indicative of inadequate control of their diabetes since their last primary care visit and requires further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client in neurogenic shock following an overdose of anti-anxiety medication. When assessing this client, the nurse should recognize what characteristic of neurogenic shock?

A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The client asks why he has this condition. What is the nurse's best answer?

A nurse is admitting a client who has sustained severe burn injuries in a grease fire. The nurse shades in a diagram Indicating the burned surface areas. Using the Rule of Nines, the nurse should estimate that the client has burned what percentage of body surface area? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero If It applies. Do not use a tralling zero. Only enter numbers and decimals. Do not enter any letters in your answer.)

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 planning care for a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. The client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been exposed to anthrax. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client?

A nurse at an ophthalmology clinic is providing teaching to a client who has open-angle glaucoma and a new treatment regimen of timolol and pilocarpine eye drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?