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 The nurse is caring for a client who has been sullen and quiet for the past three days. Suddenly, the client says, “I’m really nervous about surgery tomorrow, but I’m more worried about how it will affect my family.” What should the nurse do first?

The nurse implements a teaching plan for a 60 years old male, who is newly diagnosed with heart failure and prescribed medication. At the client’s next clinic visit, the nurse assesses the client’s adherence to the plan of care. The client can explain the medication information but failed to take the medication as prescribed. What is the nurse’s next action?

The nurse assesses a client who has obstructive jaundice caused by a blockage in the bile duct. The client asks, “Why is my skin so itchy?”  How should the nurse respond?

The localized area of ischemic necrosis, usually produced by occlusion of either arterial supply or venous drainage is defined as

A kidney that is not located in the retroperitoneal space adjacent to the psoas muscle is considered

A client has been admitted for new onset of acute left-sided heart failure. What findings could the nurse suspect?

The prefix “hydro” means

The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old married woman who has undergone hemicolectomy for colon cancer.  The woman has two children.  Which of the following concepts about families should the nurse keep in mind when providing care for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse notes in the client chart a diagnosis of acute cholecystitis due to gallstones.  What symptom will be most likely be noted in the client’s chart?

Short answer: What natural resource did angiosperms evolve to take advantage of and why?