A higher solute concentration outside the cell compared to inside which causes the cell to shrink.

72.  The nurse is caring for a client experiencing severe pain related to gout.  As the nurse is preparing to administer the prescribed medication for this condition, the priority assessment should be related to anticipation of which side effects?   (Select all that apply).

53.  The healthcare provider prescribes lactulose for a client with hepatic encephalopathy. Which client assessment would indicate a therapeutic response to this drug?

56.  The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who begins to have a tonic-clonic seizure. Which action should the nurse take?

71.  Which assessment by the nurse is of greatest value in assisting with evaluation of success of limb replantation in a client?

76.  Which instruction should the nurse provide to a client to assist in minimizing the discomfort of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloreux)?

52.  The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client experiencing dumping syndrome.  Instructions for this client should include which additional measure to help alleviate the client’s discomfort from this condition?

29. Permethrin is prescribed for a child with a diagnosis of scabies. The nurse should give which instruction to the parents regarding the use of this treatment?

66.  The nurse notes the following assessment findings in a client: writhing, twisting movements of the face, limbs, and body, inability to ambulate, malnutrition, difficulty speaking.  The nurse should anticipate caring for a client with which condition based on the findings?

15.  For what compensatory condition should the nurse carefully assess when the client is hyperventilating?