The nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing diagnostic testing for an alteration in thyroid function. The client does not understand why the health care provider is concerned about the diagnostic results and asks “if all of this testing is necessary.” What is the best response by the nurse?

During the physical examination of a client with a suspected endocrine disorder, the nurse observes an abnormal bulging of the eyes. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?

The nurse provides instructions to a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. The nurse determines that the client understands the directions when they make which statement(s)? (Select all that.)

A nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). How will the nurse best help the client achieve the goal of maintaining effective oxygenation? 

A nurse is preparing a client for a computed tomography with contrast agent due to a respiratory infection.  The nurse understands the patient needs to be assessed for what allergy before the imaging test begins? 

A client is at risk for emphysema. When reviewing information about the condition with the client, which would the nurse emphasize as the most important risk factor for emphysema?

The nurse is participating in treatment of a patient who has been diagnosed with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS).  The nurse understands that the treatment is similar to diabetes ketoacidosis with priority treatment being which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for developing hospital-acquired pneumonia. Which intervention should the nurse include on the client’s care plan to prevent transmission of the pathogen to their client?

The client is to receive cephalexin (Ancef) 500 mg in 50 mL of normal saline intravenous piggyback. The medication is to infuse over 30 minutes. How many mL/hr would the nurse set the intravenous pump?  mL/hr

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