A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be most concerned with which nursing diagnosis?

Which discharge instructions should the nurse give to a patient undergoing treatment for acute pyelonephritis?

A 5-month-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Nursing interventions will focus on:

When teaching a primigravid client with diabetes about common causes of hyperglycemia during pregnancy, which of the following would the nurse include?

A client who has chosen to breastfeed complains to the nurse that her nipples became very sore while she was breastfeeding her older child. Which measure will help her to avoid soreness of the nipples?

A client with Alzheimer's disease is awaiting placement in a skilled nursing facility. Which long-term plans would be most therapeutic for the client?

The nurse is assessing a male patient with gonorrhea. Which symptom most likely prompted him to seek medical attention?

The client arrives in the emergency room with a "bull's eye" rash. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?

A 23-year-old nulliparous client visiting the clinic for a routine examination tells the nurse that she desires to use the basal body temperature method for family planning. The nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following?

A client is admitted with burns of the right arm, chest, and head. According to the Rule of Nines, the percent of burn injury is:

The schizophrenic client has become disruptive and requires seclusion. Which staff member can institute seclusion?

Which of the following findings is associated with right-sided heart failure?

The client is admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Blood gases reveal pH 7.36, CO2 45, O2 84, HCO3 28. The nurse would assess the client to be in:

A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is scheduled for a primigravid client admitted to the hospital at 10 weeks' gestation with abdominal cramping, bright red vaginal spotting, and passage of some of the products of conception. The nurse should assess the client further for the expression of which of the following feelings?

A patient arrives at the office of his physician complaining of a rash. The nurse assesses the patient and notes several palpable, elevated masses, each about 0.5 cm in diameter. What term would the nurse use to accurately describe these masses?

A client who has difficulty rating pain is noted to have the following vital signs. Which of these indicates to the nurse that pain may be present?

The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with bipolar disorder, manic phase. Which of the following snacks would be best for the client with mania?

The nurse observes white patches and ulcerations in a client's oral cavity. The client tells the nurse the sores developed during chemotherapy treatment even though the client performed oral care regularly. The nurse suspects which complication?

The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:

Which development milestone puts the 4-month-old infant at greatest risk for injury?

The nurse is performing tracheostomy care. If the client coughs out the inner cannula, the nurse should:

The nurse prepares to give an injection to an elderly client. When the nurse aspirates prior to injecting, a small amount of blood is noted in the syringe. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A client suffers from a right radial fracture. The client now complains of severe pain in the right arm accompanied with edema in the fingers. The nurse suspects:

On a follow-up visit after having a vaginal hysterectomy, a 32-year-old patient has an elevated temperature and decreased hematocrit. Which complication does this suggest?