Exhibits

The nurse is reviewing the chart. select  the condition from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Based on the client's history and physical, the nurse notes that this postpartum client is most at risk for developing

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The nurse is reviewing the client's chart.

For each finding, click to indicate whether findings suggest that the client's condition has improved or put the client at risk for hypovolemia. Each column must have at least one selection.

A client taking temazepam informs the nurse of plans to quit taking the medication due to feelings of "hungover" the next day. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is receiving radiation treatment for laryngeal cancer has developed xerostomia and mucositis. The nurse determines the client has an imbalanced nutritional intake and is consuming less than body requirements. Which factor is the most likely cause for this problem?

The nurse is caring for four clients: Client A, who has emphysema and whose oxygen saturation is 94% on room air; Client B, with a postoperative hemoglobin of 8.2 mg/dL (82 g/L); Client C, newly admitted with a potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L); and Client D, scheduled for an appendectomy who has a white blood cell (WBC) count of 14,000 mm2 (14 x 10L). Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Reference Range:

Hemoglobin [14 to 18 g/dL (140 to 180 g/L)]

Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]

White Blood Cell [5,000 to 10,000/mm3 (5 to 10 x 109/L)]

While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the body surface area (BSA), the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should note which of the client's laboratory values?

A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left forearm. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the fistula is patent?

The nurse observes that a client with ascites is dyspneic. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse to assess the client's progress.

An older adult client is admitted with the medical diagnosis of possible cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client has facial paralysis and cannot move the left side of the body. When entering the room, the nurse finds the client's spouse tearful and trying unsuccessfully to give the client a drink of water. Which action should the nurse take?

A client is being treated for syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). On examination, the client has a weight gain of 4.4 lbs (2 kg) in 24 hours and an elevated blood pressure. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?