Assessment of a client with cirrhosis reveals a distended abdomen, weight gain, and dyspnea. Based on this information, what interventions would the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

The client with cirrhosis has developed spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Which data indicates this complication of cirrhosis is occurring?

The nurse is reviewing data of a client receiving propylthiouracil (PTU). Which information indicates to the nurse that the client may be experiencing a side effect of this medication?

The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with Parkinson's disease. What information regarding levodopa/carbidopa therapy should the nurse include in this session?

A client's arterial blood gas (ABG) reads: pH 7.18, PaCO2 54 mm Hg, HCO3 26 mEq/L. What condition does the nurse recognize may contribute to the development of this result? Normal values: pH: 7.35-7.45, PaCO2: 35-45 mm Hg, HCO3: 22-26 mEq/L

The nurse is interviewing a client with possible Graves' disease. Which response would the nurse expect when asking the client about her comfort in cold weather?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis. Which intervention is appropriate for this diagnosis?

The nurse is admitting a client with a thyroid disorder who presents with periorbital edema, cold intolerance, and weight gain. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

The nurse is reviewing orders received for a client diagnosed with sepsis. Which order should the nurse question?

The nurse is reviewing arterial blood gas (ABG) results for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which result is consistent with this diagnosis?

The nurse suspects the client's dose of levothyroxine (Synthroid) is too low when the client displays which symptom?