The nurse is concerned about the risks of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client who is in shock. What finding should the nurse analyze for evidence of hypoxemia and metabolic acidosis in a client with shock?

A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of Paget's disease. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications for this client?

The nurse is most likely to report which finding to the primary care provider for a client who has an established colostomy?

The nurse cares for a client with diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure.

Which two (2) client findings in the history and physical are most concerning? Select all that apply

Which disorder is associated with the compression of the bilateral nerve roots of the lumbosacral region?

The RN is serving as preceptor to a new graduate nurse who has recently passed the RN licensure (NCLEX®) examination. The new nurse has only been on the unit for 2 days. Which patient should be assigned to the new graduate nurse?

A 45-year-old man on the neurology floor can understand instructions but is unable to express himself through talking. Which lobe of the brain controls the expression of speech?

A client arrives at the clinic with his daughter, reporting memory impairments:

Which of the following clinical feature are consistent with delirium? Select all that apply?

A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic. The client's diabetes previously had been well controlled with glyburide (Diabeta), 5 mg PO daily, but recently, the fasting blood glucose has been running 180-200 mg/dl. Which medication, if added to the clients regimen, may have contributed to the hyperglycemia?

In caring for a client with a fracture of the femur, the nurse should be alert for compartment syndrome. What symptom is characteristic of this complication?

Which antidiabetic medication is a sulfonylurea?