Upon assessment, which clinical finding is often noted in Cushing’s syndrome?

The nurse is caring for a patient following a tibial fracture. Which assessment data would be the most concerning?

Why are geriatric patients at a higher risk for fluid imbalances?

A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to find?

A client with Type 2 diabetes is taking one (1) glyburide tablet daily. The client asks whether an extra pill should be taken before exercise. The nurse should reply:

The nurse is teaching a group of diabetics about angiopathy of diabetes. Which information is correct and should be included in the discussion of vascular problems?

In planning care and patient teaching for the patient with venous leg ulcers, the nurse recognizes that the most important intervention in healing and control of this condition is:

A nurse is assessing a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and suspects a tension pneumothorax. Which of the following clinical findings would confirm this suspicion?

Which client is at the greatest risk for pressure ulcer development?

A patient with a serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L is being treated for hyponatremia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?