A client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse most likely expect?

A client is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

A client is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a child with muscular dystrophy. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize?

A nurse is discussing heat and cold application with a certified nursing assistant. Which physiologic mechanism describes the effect of heat application in the body?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?

The nurse is preparing to administer eye ointment to a client. What label should be present on all medications intended for use in the eye?

The health care provider has prescribed penicillin G 600,000 units. The available supply is penicillin G 1,200,000 units diluted in 3 mL normal saline. How many mL will the nurse administer?

The nurse is caring for a client who had a bowel resection. On postoperative day 4, her surgical wound shows dehiscence. What does dehiscence mean?

The nurse is caring for a client who has just experienced dehiscence and evisceration of an abdominal incision. What action by the nurse is most appropriate to perform first?