Which finding for a patient admitted with glomerulonephritis indicates to the nurse that treatment has been effective?

A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a middle-aged client who was admitted following a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor for stroke?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses (nursing problem) would be of highest priority for the patient hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant to treat relapse of acute myelocytic leukemia?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and has dysphagia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?

Vasoconstriction, sodium retention, and water reabsorption to increase circulating fluid volume and cardiac output are the primary functions of:

The normal PR interval is:

A male client with chronic renal failure has a serum potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What should nurse Olivia assess first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and states she has heartburn. The provider prescribes aluminum hydroxide. The client asks, "Why can't I just take the antacid magaldrate my husband has at home?" The nurse explains to the client that aluminum hydroxide is the preferred antacid because it lowers which of the following?

A patient has had surgical reduction of an open fracture of the right radius this morning. Which assessment findings should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?

A nurse is giving a presentation at a community center about chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include as effective for preventing this disorder?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. The client's vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F). Which of the following neurologic disorders should the nurse suspect?