Nursingsmith

A patient reports experiencing sudden onset of shortness of breath, chest pain, and palpitations. The nurse should recognize these symptoms as indicative of which condition?

A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus comes to the emergency department with fruity breath odor, deep rapid breathing, and dry skin. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and now has difficulty swallowing. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to prevent aspiration?

A nurse is assessing a client with a suspected case of appendicitis. Which of the following symptoms would most likely be present?

During a health screening, a client mentions occasional fatigue and dizziness upon standing. The nurse knows these symptoms could be suggestive of:

A pediatric nurse is speaking with the parent of a child who has a persistent cough and low-grade fever. The child also has a history of asthma. What question should the nurse ask to differentiate between an asthma exacerbation and a respiratory infection?

A nurse is evaluating a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who reports increased shortness of breath. Which question by the nurse would best assess the severity of the client's current condition?

A nurse is assessing a client with joint pain and notices that the client has limited range of motion in multiple joints, without notable inflammation or injury. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

During an assessment, a nurse notes that a client has heavy menstrual bleeding and easy bruising. The client's mother and sister have similar symptoms. Which condition might the nurse suspect based on this hereditary pattern?

A nurse is evaluating a client who reports frequent nosebleeds and has petechiae on the lower extremities. Laboratory tests reveal a platelet count of 50,000/mm^3. Which condition is most likely responsible for these findings?

The client diagnosed with congestive heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which assessment data indicate the medication has been effective?

The client diagnosed with angina has been prescribed nitroglycerin. Which assessment data indicate the medication has been effective?

The client diagnosed with chronic renal failure is advised to follow a low-potassium diet. Which meal selection indicates the client understands the diet teaching?

The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client who reports frequent episodes of constipation alternating with diarrhea. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the client to undergo to help determine the diagnosis?

The client, post-operative day one after a coronary artery bypass graft, has a chest tube in place and an IV infusion of normal saline at 125 mL/hr. Which data should be reported to the HCP?

The client, after a thyroidectomy, has a calcium gluconate IV infusion and is on telemetry. Which data should be reported to the HCP?

The nurse is developing a care plan for a client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has been noncompliant with the prescribed medication regimen. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?

The nurse is planning care for a client with hypertension who does not adhere to the prescribed exercise regimen. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?

The client with HIV presents with complaints of fever and a persistent dry cough. Upon examination, the nurse observes slight breathlessness and auscultates crackles at the lung bases. Which interventions should the nurse implement?

A client reports severe lower abdominal pain and irregular menstrual cycles. On examination, the nurse notes an enlarged, irregularly shaped uterus. Which interventions should the nurse implement?