The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a suspected diagnosis of cataract. What is the chief clinical manifestation that the nurse expects to note in the early stages of cataract formation?

Tonometry is performed on a client with a suspected diagnosis of glaucoma. The nurse looks at the test results documented in the client's chart, knowing that which is the range for normal intraocular pressure?

A client's vision is tested with a Snellen chart. The results of the tests are documented as 20/60. How should the nurse interpret this finding?

A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. Which nursing assessment data identifies a risk factor associated with this eye disorder?

A clinic nurse is reviewing the record of a client with a diagnosis of a macular degeneration. Which clinical manifestation is associated with this disorder?

A client is experiencing visual difficulties and has been told that a previous vision test showed that the light rays entering the eye are falling in front of the retina. The nurse understands that this client is experiencing which visual disturbance?

Timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic drops have been prescribed for a client with primary open-angle glaucoma. The client asks the nurse how this medication works. The nurse explains that the medication lowers intraocular pressure by which mechanism?

The nurse is providing instructions to a client with a seizure disorder who will be taking phenytoin (Dilantin). Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate an understanding of the information about this medication?

The nurse is preparing for the admission to the unit of a client with a diagnosis of seizures and is preparing to institute full seizure precautions. Which item is contraindicated for use if a seizure occurs?

What is the most appropriate nursing action to help manage a manic client who is monopolizing a group therapy session?

A client is admitted to the mental health unit with a diagnosis of depression. The nurse should develop a plan of care for the client that includes which intervention?

A client is unwilling to go out of the house for fear of "making a fool of myself in public." Because of this fear, the client remains home bound. Based on these data, which mental health disorder is the client experiencing?

A depressed client on an inpatient unit says to the nurse, "My family would be better off without me." What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse assesses a client with the admitting diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, mania. Which client symptoms require the nurse's immediate action?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with dementia. Which data gathered during the assessment indicates a manifestation associated with dementia?

A client is being prepared for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The nurse's plan of care for the day before ECT includes ensuring that the client follows which guideline?

A hospitalized client is receiving clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder. The nurse determines that the client may be having an adverse reaction to the medication if abnormalities are noted on which laboratory study?

A nurse is preparing to admit a client with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to the mental health unit. The nurse would expect to note which behaviors in the client?

A client is being evaluated for possible antisocial personality disorder. Which behavior is expected of a client with this disorder?

The nurse is preparing a care plan for a client exhibiting negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Which are indicative of negative symptoms? Select all that apply.

A client tentatively diagnosed with a borderline personality is admitted to the psychiatric unit for control of symptoms. Based on an understanding of personality disorders, the nurse should determine that which problem is the priority?

A nurse is working with a client who shows signs of benzodiazepine withdrawal. The nurse should suspect that the client has suddenly discontinued taking which prescribed medication?

The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an acute episode of cholecystitis. Where should the nurse anticipate the location of the pain?

A client has undergone esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The nurse should place highest priority on which item as part of the client's care plan?

The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer. Which assessment finding would most likely indicate perforation of the ulcer?

The nurse is doing preoperative teaching with a client who is about to undergo creation of a Kock pouch. The nurse interprets that the client has the best understanding of the nature of the surgery if the client makes which statement?

The nurse obtains an admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease. Which client factor documented by the nurse would increase the risk for peptic ulcer disease?

Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, and the care unit nurse instructs the client about the medication. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further instruction?

A nurse is participating in a health screening clinic and is preparing teaching materials about colorectal cancer. Which risk factor for colorectal cancer should the nurse include?

Hormone therapy is prescribed as the mode of treatment for a client with prostate cancer. The nurse should understand that which is the goal of this form of treatment?

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and a transurethral resection of the prostate is performed. Four hours after surgery, the nurse takes the client's vital signs and empties the urinary drainage bag. Which assessment finding indicates the need to notify the health care provider (HCP)?

A client has developed acute kidney injury (AKI) as a complication of glomerulonephritis. The nurse should assess the client for which expected manifestation of AKI?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis. Which disorder, if noted on the client's record, would the nurse identify as a risk factor for this disorder?

The nursing student is assigned to care for a client with a diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI), diuretic phase. The nursing instructor asks the student about the primary goal of the treatment plan for this client. Which goal, if stated by the nursing student, would indicate an adequate understanding of the treatment plan for this client?

The nurse tests the urine of a client with acute kidney injury (AKI) with a multitest reagent strip. The strip tests highly positive for proteinuria. The nurse plans care, knowing that this result is consistent with which type of AKI?

A client passes a urinary stone, and laboratory analysis of the stone indicates that it is composed of calcium oxalate. On the basis of this analysis, which option should the nurse specifically include in the dietary instructions?

A nurse is reviewing the assessment findings for a client with a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome. Which would the nurse expect to note in this client?

A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an infusion of infliximab (Remicade). What intervention by the nurse will determine the effectiveness of treatment?

A client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The nurse should schedule the medication for which times?

A client with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with a Helicobacter pylori infection. The nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including clarithromycin (Biaxin), esomeprazole (Nexium), and amoxicillin (Amoxil). Which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen?

A preoperative client receives a dose of scopolamine. The nurse determines that which sign or symptom later displayed by the client is a result of medication side effects?

Which is the therapeutic outcome of dutasteride (Avodart) therapy?

Which of the following complaints is common in a client with pyelonephritis?

Immediately post-op after a prostatectomy, which complication requires priority assessment of your patient?

A nurse observes dental deterioration when assessing a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. What explains this assessment finding?

A client with suspected Alzheimer's disease is undergoing diagnostic workup. When the family asks the nurse the reasons for the "tests", the nurse responds that the diagnosis of Alzheimer's is usually based on which of the following?

The patient with chronic gastritis is being put on a combination of medications to eradicate H. pylori. Which drugs does the nurse know will probably be used for this patient?

The nurse identifies that which patient is at highest risk for developing colon cancer?

A 58-year-old woman is being discharged home today after ostomy surgery for colon cancer. The nurse should assign the patient to which staff member?