A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

George, an 85yearold man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was rushed to the emergency department with increasing shortness of breath, restlessness, and difficulty communicating due to his inability to complete a sentence. On assessment, tachycardia and a bounding pulse were noted. Wheezes could be heard in the lower lobes. His blood gas shows a pH of 7.3, PaCO2 of 68 mmHg, HCO3 of 28 mmol/L, and PaO2 of 60 mmHg. How would you interpret this?

A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?

Ms. Jackson has been suffering from persistent vomiting for two days. She appears to be lethargic and weak and has myalgia. She is noted to have dry mucous membranes and her capillary refill time takes more than 4 seconds. She is diagnosed with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Measurement of arterial blood gas shows pH 7.5, PaO2 85 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, and HCO3 34 mmol/L. What acid base disorder is shown?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past three days that has suddenly resolved. The client has a new onset of otorrhea (drainage from the ear). The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which of the following conditions?

A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for acromegaly. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find during the assessment? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a patient who was brought in following a seizure. The nurse suspects the patient may have bacterial meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?

A nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at McBurney's point.

A nurse is caring for a client who is two hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) gland. Which of the following assessments should the nurse view as an indication of a postoperative complication?