A nurse is assessing a client at risk for postrenal acute renal failure

A nurse is assessing a client at risk for postrenal acute renal failure. What condition should the nurse prioritize in the client’s assessment?A.Hypertension. B.Urinary tract infection (UTI). C.Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasiA. . D.Chronic kidney disease (CKD. . The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, […]

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A client has been prescribed lithium for long-term maintenance of bipolar disorder diagnosis

A client has been prescribed lithium for long-term maintenance of bipolar disorder diagnosis. Which statement by the client shows an understanding of the medication? A.“Lab work is only needed at the start of taking the medication.” B.“Once I feel better, I will not need to take this medication anymore.” C.“There is a chance I may

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A client with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been admitted into the Med-surgical unit

A client with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been admitted into the Med-surgical unit. The nurse should recognize which of the following manifestations associated with lupus? (Select All that Apply.). A.Tophi presentation on the joints. B.Heberden’s nodes. C.Butterfly rash on the face. D.Raynaud’s phenomenon. E.Photosensitive skin. The correct answer and Explanation is : For a

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The nurse is caring for a senior adult client with three diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease and an exacerbation of COPD

The nurse is caring for a senior adult client with three diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease and an exacerbation of COPD. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP) providing morning care and obtaining vital signs by using a portable electronic blood pressure cuff and clip-on pulse oximetry sensor. Nurse’s Notes: Vital Sign # 0715: Client

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A nurse in a provider’s office is assessing the vital signs of a 2-year-old child at a well-child visit

A nurse in a provider’s office is assessing the vital signs of a 2-year-old child at a well-child visit.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.Blood pressure 118/74 mm Hg. B.Respiratory rate 26/min. C.Pulse rate 98/min. D.Temperature 37.2° C (99° F). The correct answer and Explanation is : In assessing

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A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety and insomnia for several months

A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking lorazepam (Ativan) for anxiety and insomnia for several months. The client tells the nurse that he wants to stop taking the medication because he feels better now. Which of the following responses should the nurse give? A.“You can stop taking the medication as long

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A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a client who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension

A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a client who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension.Which of the following should the nurse include as an example of stage 1 hypertension? A.108/60 mm Hg. B.154/96 mm Hg. C.164/104 mm Hg. D.128/88 mm Hg. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B.

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