The nursing instructor is holding a clinical discussion with students in a renal unit in the hospital. The instructor asks about what is the smallest structure in the kidneys that forms urine.

One of the students states that the

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is the functional unit of the kidney that forms the urine.

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?

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?

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?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client who had surgery to decrease intracranial pressure after suffering a head injury. Which assessment finding is promptly reported to the physician?

An older adult male client is participating in a bladder retraining program as part of the treatment for urinary incontinence. The nurse advises him to wear barrier garments, such as liners and protective pants. Which suggestion would be most appropriate to help the client maintain skin integrity?

The nurse is caring for clients with spinal deformities. Which type of deformity would have the most significant consequences on the respiratory system?

A client experiences a musculoskeletal injury that involves the structure that connects a muscle to the bone. The nurse understands that this injury involves which of the following?

The client had a nasogastric tube placed two days ago. Which nursing action provides the most reliable means to assess placement of a client's nasogastric tube, prior to each medication administration?

The nurse is assessing a 2-year-old client who has sustained a fracture from falling off a slide while playing in the park. What type of fracture did the child most likely sustain?

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