The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old-client admitted with complaints of fatigue and hemoptysis, but no other significant medical history. Social history includes smoking 1 pack/day x 20 years and occasional alcohol use. He denies taking any medication. The Mantoux test placed 72 hours earlier reveals an indurated area of 4 cm. Which action will the nurse plan to include in the care for this client?

An older adult is admitted to the hospital. The patient's height is 5 feet, 6 Inches (1.68M), and weigh 250 lb. (113.3kg). The nurse calculates the patient's current body mass index (BMI) as: (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

Celecoxib is what class of drug?

A patient, age 23, underwent a rhinoplasty 6 hours ago. After administering his pain medication, the nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently. What is the most likely cause of the swallowing?

The patient who is confined to bed in the supine position has gained 5 lbs. in the last 48 hours. In which area does the nurse assess skin turgor for accurate determination of dependent edema?

Which condition or changes indicate to the nurse that a patient with a tracheostomy requires suctioning? Select all that apply.

Which medication should the nurse anticipate being used first in the emergency department for relief of severe respiratory distress related to asthma?

The nurse caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) would include which information in teaching about triggers that can result in an exacerbation of the disease?

A client is suffering from osteoarthritis in the knees and the nurse is providing care. The nurse is assessing the client's pain level and pain tolerance. Based on the nurse's understanding of pain, the nurse knows that a client's pain tolerance is most likely relieved by which of the following?

In reviewing the electrolytes of a patient, the nurse notes the serum potassium level has increased from 4.3 mEq/L to 5.9 mEq/L. Which assessment does the nurse initiate first to prevent further harm?

Colleen, a 19 year old Freshman, was drinking alcohol at a frat party. She stupors, falls and hits her head on the ground. Her friend Julie dials "911" because Colleen is now unconscious, depressed ventilation (shallow and slow respirations), rapid heart rate, and is profusely bleeding from both ears. Which primary acid-base imbalance is Colleen at risk for if medical attention is not provided?