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A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) asks the nurse about the progression of his disease. The nurse tells him that the medical team considers the following diagnostic study the best indication that the disease is worsening:

The RN is teaching a community class on HIV transmission and prevention.  She determines that the teaching has been effective when the class identifies the following statement describing how the HIV virus is transmitted:

As the RN, you suspect the onset of ARDS in a client who is on 100% non-re-breather when they develop this hallmark sign:

A nurse is providing education to a client who is undergoing HIV testing. The nurse tells the client that “an initial positive 4th generation test result indicates that

Which condition places a client at increased risk for pre-renal failure?

During a client’s angiography, a blockage of a coronary artery is found and a PCI is performed. To prevent complications related to the contrast (dye) used in the procedure, it is most important for the nurse to

The rehabilitation nurse caring for the client with an L1 SCI is developing the nursing care plan.  Which intervention should the nurse implement? 

A client is brought to the emergency department with a suspected narcotic overdose. The nurse anticipates that the assessment findings and ABGs will reveal:

What data collected by the nurse caring for a client who has developed cardiogenic shock indicate the client may developing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? 

The nurse is caring for a client who is a day 1 post-op thoracotomy.  When assessing the chest tube for proper functioning, the nurse should be concerned if there is constant bubbling in which of the following areas?