Exhibits

A nurse is collecting data from a client following a thoracentesis. The nurse should notify the provider for which of the following findings? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional information about the client There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the client has maintained control of his blood glucose levels for the past 3 months?

A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has developed an infectious wound with foul-smelling drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is prioritizing care for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports his urine is red orange. The nurse should identify which of the following medications can cause this adverse effect?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is newly diagnosed with dumping syndrome. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a bladder infection?

A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false positive result?

A nurse is caring for a client who has cardiomyopathy and is experiencing sensory overload. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?