A client with chronic low back pain reports that light activity now causes pain that lasts longer and feels more intense than it did 6 months ago. Which explanation should the nurse provide?

The final shade of porcelain veneers depends on the shade of the underlying tooth.

What cement bonding agent is preferred to cement/bond porcelain veneers?

The nurse is preparing a client for the administration of lidocaine as a local anesthetic before suturing a wound. The client expresses concern about experiencing pain during the procedure. Which is the appropriate response by the nurse?

A client rates migraine pain as 8/10 and states that light and noise worsen the symptoms. Which intervention is most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

The nurse is educating a client on a newly prescribed medication, digoxin. This medication has a narrow therapeutic index of 0.5 to 2 ng/ml. What should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication? Select all that apply.

A client with neuropathic pain describes “burning” pain after a peripheral nerve injury. Which nursing interpretation is most appropriate?

A 67-year-old patient is prescribed fluconazole for a systemic fungal infection. Before starting the medication, the provider asks the patient to bring a list of all prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal supplements to the appointment. The patient asks the nurse, “Why does my provider need to know about every medication I take?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client with recurrent migraines reports flashing lights before the headache begins. Which interpretation best explains this finding?

A client at 16 weeks’ gestation and their spouse visit the OB-GYN clinic. The client is a carrier of the X-linked recessive disorder for hemophilia A, and the spouse does not have an X-linked recessive gene for hemophilia A. When discussing their concerns about having a child born with hemophilia A, what information will the nurse provide?