The nurse is performing an assessment of the thyroid gland. In order to decrease the risk that the nurse will stimulate the release of large amounts of thyroid hormone, what should the nurse be sure to do?

A client, who is recovering from bariatric surgery, is eating from a po [portable commode]. Nursing assessment is of greatest concern in the immediate postoperative period for which of the following?

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?

The nurse is caring for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which assessment finding would indicate the need for oral suctioning?

A client with increased intracranial pressure is receiving mannitol via intravenous infusion. Which assessment finding is most important in determining the effectiveness of this treatment?

The nursing instructor is having a group discussion about the functions of the skin prior to reviewing common skin disorders. The instructor is pleased when the students answer (SATA).

You have a client admitted to the unit having suffered a cerebral vascular accident. You are planning the plan of care for the client. What nursing diagnosis would be included in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following does the nurse recognize as the source of symptoms?

The nurse is performing an assessment of the thyroid gland. In order to decrease the risk that the nurse will stimulate the release of large amounts of thyroid hormone, what should the nurse be sure to do?

A client is diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?

The nurse is instructing a 3-year-old's mother regarding abnormal findings within the urinary system. Which assessment finding would the nurse document as normal finding for this age group?