A young adult client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis states, "The pain in my joints is just a temporary thing. If I keep eating right and exercising, it'll go away." The nurse should identify the client is exhibiting which of the following defense mechanisms?

A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing care to a client who has osteoarthritis and is experiencing difficulty with mobility and cannot leave their house. Which of the following psychosocial health impacts is expected and requires further evaluation?

A nurse is assisting a client who has hypothyroidism with meal planning. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend that the client add to her diet?

A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a thyroidectomy and reports severe muscle spasms of the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is completing a physical assessment of a client who has early osteoarthritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching a client about risk factors for osteoarthritis. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is setting goals for a client who has AIDS and is at the end of life. Which of the following are realistic goals?

A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of liver disease. Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect the health care provider to order to support the diagnosis?