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This is a multiple response item. A client has been admitted with symptoms of hypervolemia.  Which of the following would the nurse expect to implement as part of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply by listing the letter(s )to the answer in alphabetical order using no commas, periods or spaces)A.  diuretics B.  IV fluid challenge C.  Sodium restriction D.  I and O E.   Daily weights

This is a Multiple Response Item A nurse is assessing a client who has a potential diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which risk factors predispose the client to pancreatitis?  Select all that apply, by putting the letter(s) to the answer in alphabetical order, using no spaces, commas or periods.A.  Excessive alcohol useB.  GallstonesC.  Abdominal trauma D.  Hypertension E.  Hyperlipidemia with excessive triglycerides

This is a Multiple Response Item The nurse is taking care of these clients.  Which of the following clients would the nurse consider most at risk for the development of septic shock Select all that apply by putting the letter(s) to the correct answer in alphabetical order without commas or spaces A.  Client who has been undergoing chemotherapy times one month B.   Client with recent history of multiple surgeries C.  Client who chews tobacco in for cardiac monitoring due to chest pain D.  Client with recent weight loss, a BMI of 14.8 and albumin 1.8 E.  Client with resolved partial small bowel obstruction and tolerating clear liquids

A male patient has been admitted with  the following lab values:  HCT 58%, BUN 50mg/dL, Creatinine 1.2mg/dL, K 3.1 mEq/L.  Given these lab values what would be a pertinent question for the nurse to ask when taking a history from this client?

This is a Multiple Response Item The nurse is preparing to discharge a client newly diagnosed with osteoporosis.Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply by placing the letter(s) to the answer in alphabetical order using no spaces, commas or periods. A. Limit foods high in vitamin D B. Avoid excessive caffeine intake  C. Encourage non-weight bearing exercise D. Limit carbonated beverage intake E. Get plenty of natural sunlight

The nurse is caring for a client recently admitted with a pulmonary embolism.  The client has a past medical history of hypocalcemia, hypothyroidism, vegan diet, oral contraceptive use, asthma and a recent femur fracture.  What part of this client’s history creates a risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE)?

The nurse is assigned to care for 4 clients on the medical-surgical unit. After receiving shift report, which of the following clients should the nurse see first?

This is a multiple response item. The nurse is caring for a female African American client who has recently been diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension. The client is smoker and has two 12oz glasses of red wine each night with dinner. The client is concerned because her mother had a stroke last year. What are the risk factors contributing to her hypertension? (Select all that apply by listing the letter(s) to the answer in alphabetical order using no spaces, commas or periods.) A. Smoking B. Race C. Gender D. Family History E. Alcohol consumption

This is a Multiple Response Item The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombus in the left lower extremity.  The client has taken analgesics to help decrease the pain in the leg. Which of the following interventions can also help to decrease pain in the client’s leg? (Select all that apply by listing the letter(s) to the  answer in alphabetical order, using no spaces, commas or periods.) A. Place the affected leg in the dependent position B. Apply warm moist heat C. Elevated the affected leg D. Remove compression stockings E. Elevated the head of the bed

A client of yours has a very distended abdomen with ascites. What would be the most pertinent question to ask this client?