A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing peripheral arterial disease?

Upon assessment, Cullen’s sign is noted. What complication of acute pancreatitis would the nurse suspect that the client might have?

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who has an extensive burn injury. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect?

The nurse reviews a primary health care provider’s prescriptions and notes that a topical nitrate is prescribed. The nurse notes that acetaminophen is prescribed to be administered before the nitrate.
The nurse implements the prescription with which understanding about why acetaminophen is prescribed?

A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis.
Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?

A nurse is preparing to start an IV infusion of lactated Ringer’s for a client who sustained a burn injury.

The client is prescribed 5,200 mL of fluid over the first 24 hr. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the pump to infuse for the first 8 hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?

A client diagnosed with diverticulitis has been experiencing episodes of gastrointestinal cramping. The nurse should tell the client to maintain which type of diet during the asymptomatic period?

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who is 2 days postoperative after an above-the-knee amputation of the right leg.
The nurse plans to implement which measure to prevent hip contractures?

A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old male client in the medical unit.

The client was admitted from a provider’s office with complaints of fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. The nurse reviews the client’s medical records to prepare the client’s plan of care.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

A nurse is assessing a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assess the posterior tibial pulse? (Select all that apply.)