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How many nucleotides will be present on an mRNA template, if a protein synthesized from that mRNA has 12 amino acids?

The nurse observes an ambulating woman, recovering from abdominal surgery, limping and avoiding putting pressure on her right leg. Which assessments should the nurse prioritize in this client?

The nurse is caring for a client who is disoriented and identifies the potential problem of Risk for Injury.  Which statement should the nurse identify as an expected outcome for this client’s care?

You are making initial shift assessments on your patients. While assessing one patient’s peripheral IV site, you note edema around the insertion site. How should you document this complication related to IV therapy?

What outcome would best indicate the nurse’s teaching of a client newly diagnosed with diabetes was effective and that drug therapy is appropriate?

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?