The nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume. The nurses assessment reveals a BP of 98/52 mm Hg. The nurse should recognize that the patients kidneys will compensate by secreting what substance?

A patient with elevated BUN and creatinine values has been referred by her primary physician for further evaluation. The nurse should anticipate the use of what initial diagnostic test?

A patient is complaining of genitourinary pain shortly after returning to the unit from a scheduled cystoscopy. What intervention should the nurse perform?

Diagnostic testing of an adult patient reveals renal glycosuria. The nurse should recognize the need for the patient to be assessed for what health problem?

Jennylyn Abad, 40 years old woman, has a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the last ten years. The following refer to this situation.Which of the following is common sign/symptom of rheumatoid arthritis?

Jennylyn Abad, 40 years old woman, has a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the last ten years. The following refer to this situation. Which of the following would NOT be a common laboratory findings in rheumatoid arthritis?

Situation – Jennylyn Abad, 40 years old woman, has a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the last ten years. The following refer to this situation. Jennylyn has been taking steroids for the last five years to control her arthritis. Which of the following is

a common side effects of steroid therapy?

Jennylyn Abad, 40 years old woman, has a history of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the last ten years. The following refer to this situation.Which of the following diet is best suited to decrease the side effects of Jennylyn’s steroid therapy?

Jennylyn was on Ibuprofen which has been stopped when the steroid therapy was started. Which was the main reason for stopping the Ibuprofen once the steroid therapy was started?

Which of the following is NOT considered a conservative treatment for inflammatory conditions of the shoulder?

Impaired movement of the rotator cuff of the shoulder is generally termed as Impingement Syndrome.

Edema, which is an early manifestation of this syndrome, is due to _______

 For a persistent shoulder pain and weakness, this usual treatment modality performed is _______.

One of the most common foot problems is Callus. This condition precedes the formation of a Callus

_____

Ramon, 6 years old has been recently diagnosed to have Acute Lymphocytic

leukemia. The child has undergone chemotherapy, however the father is witnessing before

his very eyes his first child dying, the father is very much depressed. In what way will the nurse handle the situation?

Ramon, 6 years old has been recently diagnosed to have Acute Lymphocytic

leukemia. The child has undergone chemotherapy, however the father is witnessing before

his very eyes his first child dying, the father is very much depressed. This appropriate nursing diagnosis to protect the patient from further injury is,

which of the following?

The concept of Reproductive Health is introduced as early as primary and

secondary levels with different degrees of concentration. Students, interested to continue

health courses were asking questions on human sexuality. Nurse Hailey discusses the 2020 National Health Goals. Which of the following

statements is an EXCEPTION in planning sexual health programs?

Crisostomo a 40 y/o employee has been complaining of difficult painful

urination for almost a week now. He said he saw some fresh blood in his urine but was

afraid to see a physician, instead, he went to his neighbor who is a herbalist. After a

week his condition worsened and his wife brought him to a community clinic. A community clinic does primary care for patients. Most often the one who manages this

is which of the following?

Patient Lola, a 53 y/o mother of 5, has been having involuntary urine leaks

aggravated whenever she sneezes or cough. She is diagnosed with urinary incontinence. The type of incontinence patient Lola manifest, where there is involuntary loss of

urine as a result of sneezing, coughing or even change in position is called ______.

The nurse is aware that urinary incontinence brings about psychosocial cost, including

the following except _______.

The nurse instructs the patients that the BEST time for an incontinent patient to take

his diuretics is _______.

When providing health teaching to the patient with urinary incontinence, the nurse

must STRESS that it is _______.

The aim of pelvic muscle exercise for patient with urinary incontinence is to

strengthen the muscle that control the _________.

Elmo, 69 y/o, is diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The Nurse anticipates that the sign and symptoms of BPH do NOT include_______.

What “IMMIDIATE” danger should the nurse anticipate post Transurethral Resection of

the Prostate?

A patient was prescribed an oral antibiotic for the treatment of sinusitis. The patient has now stopped, stating she developed a rash shortly after taking the first dose of the drug. What is the nurses most appropriate response?

A patient has sought care, stating that she developed hives overnight. The nurses inspection confirms the presence of urticaria. What type of allergic hypersensitivity reaction has the patient developed?

The nurse is providing care for a patient who has a diagnosis of hereditary angioedema. When planning this patients care, what nursing diagnosis should be prioritized?

A junior nursing student is having an observation day in the operating room. Early in the day, the student tells the OR nurse that her eyes are swelling and she is having trouble breathing. What should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has allergic rhinitis. What intervention would be most likely to help the patient meet the goal of improved breathing pattern?

The nurse is creating a care plan for a patient suffering from allergic rhinitis. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse identify?

A 5-year-old boy has been diagnosed with a severe food allergy. What is an important parameter to address when educating the parents of this child about his allergy and care?

A patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) in a state of anaphylaxis. What is the ED nurses priority for care?

A patient is undergoing diagnostic testing to determine the etiology of recent joint pain. The patient asks the nurse about the difference between osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). What is the best response by the nurse?

Allopurinol (Zyloprim) has been ordered for a patient receiving treatment for gout. The nurse caring for this patient knows to assess the patient for bone marrow suppression, which may be manifested by which of the following diagnostic findings?

A patient with polymyositisis experiencing challenges with activities of daily living as a result of proximal muscle weakness. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a patient who has a recent diagnosis of scleroderma. What topics should the nurse address during health education? Select all that apply.

An older adult patient has come to the clinic for a regular check-up. The nurses initial inspection reveals an increased thoracic curvature of the patients spine. The nurse should document the presence of which of the following?

A bone biopsy has just been completed on a patient with suspected bone metastases. What assessment should the nurse prioritize in the immediate recovery period?

 nurse is taking a health history on a new patient who has been experiencing unexplained paresthesia. What question should guide the nurses assessment of the patients altered sensations?

The nurses musculoskeletal assessment of a patient reveals involuntary twitching of muscle groups. How would the nurse document this observation in the patients chart?

A patient has been experiencing progressive increases in knee pain and diagnostic imaging reveals a worsening effusion in the synovial capsule. The nurse should anticipate which of the following?

A patient with renal failure secondary to diabetic nephropathy has been admitted to the medical unit. What is the most life-threatening effect of renal failure for which the nurse should monitor the patient?

A patient admitted to the medical unit with impaired renal function is complaining of severe, stabbing pain in the flank and lower abdomen. The patient is being assessed for renal calculi. The nurse recognizes that the stone is most likely in what anatomic location?

1. The nurse explains that the primary function of the thymus gland is to:

2. A patient is scheduled for serum IgE testing. The nurse understands that this diagnostic test is MOST useful in identifying:

A newborn presents with recurrent infections, chronic diarrhea, and failure to thrive. These manifestations are MOST consistent with:

A nurse caring for a patient with HIV identifies progression from HIV infection to AIDS when:

A client who develops erythema, vesicles, and intense itching on the hands after using latex gloves MOST likely has:

The nurse correctly identifies that a positive skin-prick test indicates: