The nurse is preparing to discharge a client whose calcium level was low but is now just barely within the normal range.  Which statement by the client indicates the need for additional teaching?

The critical care nurse is assessing a client whose baseline Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score in the emergency department was 5.  The current GCS score is 8.  What is the nurses’ best interpretation of this finding.

In isotonic solutions, the cell ______________________.

The nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury from a penetrating brain injury.  The nurse knows the client is at risk for [problem] due to [cause].

The nurse is caring for a client who has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 7.  The nurse understands this indicates what kind of brain injury?

The nurse is caring for a client with a primary medical diagnosis of acute renal failure secondary to treatment of a urinary tract infection with a nephrotoxic antibiotic.  The client’s morning basic metabolic panel (BMP) reveals the following abnormal data: Na+ 135 mEq/L K+ 6.5 mEq/L Ca+ 7.1 mg/dL Phos+ 5.3 mmol/L   Which electrolyte levels are out of normal range according to the client’s BMP results?

The nurse is in charge of developing a standard plan of care for an Alzheimer disease care facility and is responsible for assigning and supervising resident care given by LPN and delegating and supervising care given by assistive personnel (AP).  Which activity is best to assign to the LPN team leaders?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who took a direct hit to the head during football practice.  The nurse knows which of the following is a typical sign and symptom of a concussion? Select all that apply.

What are the benefits to the organization from greater patient satisfaction? 

One of the best indicators of clinical performance at a healthcare organization can be attributed to which of the following?