While removing staples from a client's postoperative wound site, the nurse observes that the client's eyes are closed and the client's face and hands are clenched. The client states, "I just hate having staples removed." After acknowledging the client's anxiety, which action should the nurse implement?

A client at 10-weeks gestation reports a maculopapular rash on the face, fever, malaise, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy. Which laboratory result should the nurse review?

While conducting a physical assessment, a client with cirrhosis of the liver reports to the nurse of having had a 5 lb (2.3 kg) weight gain within the last week. Which assessment finding correlates with the client's comment?

Patient data

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify 1 potential condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse would take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse would monitor to assess the client's progress.

A client receives a prescription for itraconazole. Which statement made by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?

One hour after arriving on the postoperative unit, a woman who received spinal anesthesia 5 hours ago is complaining of severe abdominal incisional pain. Her vital signs include oral temperature 99° F (37.2° C, heart rate 110 beats/minute, respiratory rate 30 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 160/90 mm Hg. The client's skin is pale, and the surgical dressing is dry and intact. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

The nurse notes that a client with depression has been more withdrawn and noncommunicative during the past two weeks. Which Intervention is most important to include in the updated plan of care for this client?

Review H and P and laboratory results. What item(s) should be included in the treatment regimen for this client? Select all that apply.

A client with chronic obstructive lung disease who is receiving oxygen at 1.5 L/minute by nasal cannula is currently short of breath. Which action should the nurse take?

The home care nurse provided self-care instructions for a client with chronic venous insufficiency caused by deep vein thrombosis. What instruction(s) should the nurse include in the client's discharge teaching plan? Select all that apply.

Two weeks after returning home from traveling, a client presents to the clinic with conjunctivitis and describes a recent loss in the ability to taste and smell. The nurse obtains a nasal swab to test for COVID-19. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?