41. A nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute appe…
41. A nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute appendicitis. During the shift, the client develops a fever of 102.4°F (39.1°C), heart rate of 122 bpm, and blood pressure of 88/54 mmHg. The client reports worsening abdominal pain and appears increasingly lethargic. Which complication should the nurse suspect?
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39. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with esophageal cancer who has undergone radiation therapy and is experiencing dysphagia and reflux. Which instruction is most important to reduce the risk of aspiration?
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A 38-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital in Addisonian crisis. Which patient statement supports a nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison’s disease?
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