The nurse is assisting a postoperative client who has been placed on a high-protein diet. Which food option contains the highest amount of protein?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

The order is for heparin 3000 units subcutaneous injection q12 hours. The available supply is heparin 5000 units per mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with hyponatremia. Which laboratory value confirms this diagnosis?

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?