Patient data

Exhibits

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify 1 potential condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse would take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse would monitor to assess the client's progress.

The nurse is caring for a client with the sexually transmitted infection (STI) genital herpes. The client reports having had prior sexually transmitted infections. Which response should the nurse provide?

A 22-year-old client is admitted to the hospital in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA. The client's parent is insisting to know the laboratory test results. Which is the best response for the nurse to provide?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension who arrives at the clinic for a scheduled visit. Which finding requires further follow-up by the nurse?

Creatinine: Female: [0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL (44 to 97 μmol/L)] Male: [0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL (53 to 106 μmol/L)]

A client with chronic obstructive lung disease who is receiving oxygen at 1.5 L/minute by nasal cannula, is currently short of breath. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client with a history of osteoarthritis who is having difficulty walking because of increased right knee pain. To assess the quality of the client's knee pain, which approach should the nurse use?

On admission to the emergency department, a client who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 3 years ago reports taking a handful of medications this morning and left a suicide note for family. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

While conducting a physical assessment, a client with cirrhosis of the liver reports to the nurse of having had a 5 lb (2.3 kg) weight gain within the last week. Which assessment finding correlates with the client's comment?

Which interventions are indicated to promote positive outcomes for the client? Select all that apply.

A client who is one day postpartum tells the nurse that her baby cannot latch onto the breast.

The nurse determines that the client's nipples are inverted. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports chest pain on exertion and who is newly diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?