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A client is scheduled to undergo electromyography.  The nurse understands that this test is performed to evaluate for which of the following?

A public health nurse is giving a talk on the warning signs of cancer to a local community group. Which of the following are warning signs for cancer?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client on a monitored telemetry unit. During morning report, the nurse notes abnormal ECG waves on the telemetry monitor. Which action would the nurse perform first?

A client informs the nurse that he has been having abdominal pain that is relieved when having a bowel movement. The client states his provider told him he has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Which of the following does the nurse recognize as characteristic of this disorder?

A client informs the nurse that he has been having abdominal pain that is relieved when having a bowel movement. The client states his provider told him he has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Which of the following does the nurse recognize as characteristic of this disorder?

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a client with severe heart failure. What lab study should be of most concern for this client while taking furosemide?

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) to a client with severe heart failure. What lab study should be of most concern for this client while taking furosemide?

The nurse is teaching a client about a new diagnosis of osteoarthritis.  Which of the following would be a correct statement by the nurse explaining this disorder?

When examining the skin of a client who is dehydrated due to fluid losses from the gastrointestinal tract, which of the following would be most important?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching about hip precautions for a client status post a total hip arthroplasty.  Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for clarification?