The nurse caring for a client who has had a thyroidectomy reviews the plan of care and determines which problem is the priority for this client in the immediate postoperative period?

The nurse is observing a child diagnosed with autism. The nurse knows that the primary characteristic of autism includes which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following findings would the nurse anticipate based on this diagnosis?

Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome are two diabetic emergencies.Which of the following findings would be present in diabetic ketoacidosis, but not in hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome?

Health promotion/preventative behaviors for women include which of the following? (Select all that apply)

On review of the clients’ medical records, the nurse determines that which client is at risk for fluid volume excess?

The doctor orders 30mg of a medication BIDThe patient weighs 47 pounds.The drug guide states that a safe dose is 2-5mg/kg/dayIs 30mg BID a safe for this patient?

The nurse reviews the nursing care plan of a patient with diabetic neuropathy of the lower extremities as a result of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse plans care knowing that which problem has the highest priority for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking propranolol. Which data collection finding would indicate a potential serious complication associated with propranolol?

The nurse visits a patient at home. The patient states, “I haven’t slept at all the last couple of nights.” Which response by the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication?