The nurse in the clinic is assessing a young child brought in by the parents with symptoms of meningitis. The nurse will assess for

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by asking the child to flex the chin to the neck.

A client comes to the emergency department complaining of localized pain and swelling of his lower leg. Ecchymotic areas are noted. History reveals that the client got bit in the leg with a baseball bat. Which of the following would the nurse suspect as most likely?

Which of the following conditions is the cause of gout?

A client has a history of dislocations of the same joint. The nurse understands that this is most likely due to an insufficient deposit of collagen during the healing process leading to which of the following?

Which type of sexually transmitted infection is the nurse most accurate to highlight in the client's history as it remains dormant in the body and can recur at any time?

A client, who is recovering from bariatric surgery, is returning from the post-anesthesia care unit. Which nursing assessment is of greatest concern in the immediate postoperative period for this client?

Examination of a client's bladder stones reveals that they are primarily composed of uric acid. The nurse would expect to provide the client with which type of diet?

The emergency room nurse is reporting the location of a fracture to the client's primary car. When stating the location of the fracture on the long shaft of the femur, the nurse would be most correct to state which terminology locating the fractured site?

Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a client who has undergone surgery for a disorder and has started shivering?

A client is taking large amounts of salicylates for the treatment of bursitis of the left shoulder. The client should be aware to report which symptoms of salicylate toxicity (salicylism)?

A client is suspected of having acromegaly. What definitive diagnostic testing is the most reliable for confirming acromegaly?