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You are caring for a patient with sickle cell disease in her home. Over the years, there has been joint damage, and the patient is in chronic pain. The patient has developed a tolerance to her usual pain medication. When does the tolerance to pain medication become the most significant problem?

A student nurse is completing a clinical rotation in the post-partum unit. The student is teaching a  new mother about breast feeding and immunity. What type of immunity is associated with breast feeding?

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing a diagnostic workup for a suspected gastrointestinal problem. The client reports gnawing epigastric pain when client has an empty stomach. What would the nurse suspect this client has?

During a 12-month well-baby visit, a mother reports that the baby has been breastfed since birth and has never been ill. The mother is trying to convince her sister, who is currently pregnant, to breastfeed also and asks the nurse about the benefits of breastfeeding. The nurse explains the immune benefits of breastfeeding and provides the mother with pamphlets. The nurse determines the mother understands the teaching based on which statement?

An emergency department nurse is caring for a child with gastroenteritis experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following clinical manifestations?

A medical surgical nurse receives notification of an elevated sodium level on a recently admitted patient. The nurse anticipates initiation of which of the following treatments?

A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old female client who was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. After reviewing the nursing admission assessment, on which documented findings should the nurse plan care for this client? Select all that apply. a. Hypothermia b. Exophthalmus c. Weight Loss d. Fatigue e. Tachycardia

A nurse in a provider’s office is assessing a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. Physical assessment reveals tachycardia and weak peripheral pulses. The nurse should recognize these findings as manifestations of which of the following conditions?

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. When assessing this patient, what sign or symptom would the nurse expect?       

What are the two root causes of human factors errors as described by Dr. Sesek?