The nurse notes that a client has been receiving hydromorphone every six hours for four days. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with a diagnosis of esophageal cancer. The client reports a pain level of 8 on a 0 to 10 pain scale, dysphagia, anorexia, anxiety and a hoarse voice. Which nursing problem is the priority for this client?

A client with myasthenia gravis receives a new prescription for pyridostigmine. Which information should the nurse obtain to prior to administering the medication?

The nurse is caring for a client with emphysema who is mildly dyspneic after ambulation. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client to improve gas exchange?

A client with symptoms of influenza that started the previous day asks the clinic nurse about taking oseltamivir to treat the infection. Which response should the nurse provide?

The nurse is discussing dietary choices with a client who is newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Which menu choice by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

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Which technique should the nurse use when assessing the client for early signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

The nurse is planning care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal hernia. Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?

A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

When performing postural drainage on a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which approach should the nurse use?

A teenage client is admitted to the emergency department following a bee sting. The client arrives with a body rash and 30 minutes later becomes short of breath. The nurse obtains the client's vital signs as a heart rate of 130 beats/minute, respirations of 40 breaths/minute, and a blood pressure of 90/52 mm Hg. The client is exhibiting clinical manifestations of which type of immune reaction?