A 65-year-old male client is admitted with suspected acute r…
A 65-year-old male client is admitted with suspected acute renal failure. He has been experiencing swelling in his lower extremities, shortness of breath, and weight gain over the past few days. On auscultation of his heart, the nurse hears a third heart sound (S3). What does the nurse suspect?
Read DetailsA 45-year-old male is admitted with a closed tibia fracture…
A 45-year-old male is admitted with a closed tibia fracture sustained from a fall. The nurse notes that the client has a history of diabetes and smokes a pack of cigarettes daily. Which complication should the nurse be most concerned about regarding the client’s fracture healing?
Read DetailsA 43-year-old female presents with acute-onset fatigue and r…
A 43-year-old female presents with acute-onset fatigue and right lower extremity muscle weakness. Upon assessment the client is unable to walk independently and has decreased strength and sensation in the right lower extremity. The nurse expects the client is experiencing [disorder] and anticipates an order for [treatment]
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