A nurse is reviewing pedigree analysis with nursing students examining three families with different genetic disorders. Family A has polycystic kidney disease affecting multiple generations with both males and females. Family B has cystic fibrosis in one generation with unaffected parents. Family C has hemophilia affecting only males through maternal lineage. Which characteristics distinguish these inheritance patterns? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is developing a care plan for a 36-year-old client with persistent allergic rhinitis unresponsive to oral antihistamines and intranasal corticosteroids. The client has documented allergies to dust mites and cat dander confirmed by skin testing. Which interprofessional interventions should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing a 61-year-old client for emergency appendectomy. The client is confused and disoriented, with no family present. The surgeon states surgery must proceed immediately to prevent perforation. Vital signs: BP 156/92 mm Hg, HR 108 bpm, RR 22 breaths/min, T 101.8°F (38.8°C). Which action should the nurse take regarding informed consent?

A circulating nurse is preparing the OR for a 58-year-old client scheduled for exploratory laparotomy. History: diabetes, obesity (BMI 38), previous abdominal surgery. The scrub nurse completes surgical hand antisepsis and enters the OR. While donning the sterile gown, the scrub nurse’s elbow touches the unsterile Mayo stand. Which action should the circulating nurse take?

A nurse is providing education to nursing students about caring for gender diverse clients. Which statements by the students demonstrate accurate understanding of biologic sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation? Select all that apply.

A nurse is planning pressure injury prevention for a 58-year-old client with acute ischemic stroke affecting the left side. The client has right-sided weakness, requires assistance with all repositioning, and has a Braden Scale score of 15. Current position is supine. Vital signs: BP 168/94 mm Hg, HR 78 bpm, RR 16 breaths/min, T 98.2°F (36.8°C). Which interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is planning care for a 55-year-old client with cellulitis of the right lower leg who reports pain level 7/10. The client has a history of peptic ulcer disease treated 2 years ago. Vital signs: BP 138/84 mm Hg, HR 88 bpm, RR 18 breaths/min, T 100.6°F (38.1°C). The healthcare provider prescribes ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours for inflammation. Which nursing actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is developing a delirium prevention protocol for older adult clients in a medical-surgical unit. Which interventions should be included in the protocol? Select all that apply.

A nurse epidemiologist is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at a community event attended by 2,000 people. Within 48 hours, 340 attendees reported symptoms. The baseline rate of gastrointestinal illness in this community is typically 2-3 cases per 1,000 population monthly. Which epidemiologic principles apply to this investigation? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is conducting a medication review for an 80-year-old client who takes 9 medications for hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and depression. The client reports occasional dizziness when standing and states, “I sometimes forget if I took my pills, so I take them again to be safe.” The client uses three different pharmacies and has difficulty reading small print on medication labels. Which nursing intervention most effectively addresses this client’s medication safety needs?