The nurse obtains the breast self-examination (BSE) history of a group of female clients.  Which client needs further teaching on the best timing of monthly BSEs?

A nurse is caring for a client who underwent a left radical nephrectomy 12 hours ago. Which of the following findings requires immediate action?

A 45-year-old male is admitted with nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following clinical findings does the nurse expect?

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected Paget disease. Which of the following findings is most consistent with this diagnosis?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who just had a vasectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

1. Write a classification essay classifying churchgoers. 2. Write a classification essay classifying reality shows on television.

The licensed prescriber orders phenobarbital 45 mg PO two times a day. Phenobarbital elixir, 20 mg/5 mL, is available. How many milliliters will the nurse administer with each dose?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and reports increased fatigue, low-grade fever, and swelling in the hands. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of lupus, which four clinical findings are consistent with manifestations of the disease?

A nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) how it differs from osteoarthritis (OA). Which client statement indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is caring for a patient 8 weeks post–tibial fracture who reports persistent pain and difficulty bearing weight. The provider suspects delayed bone healing or nonunion. Which nursing action is most appropriate based on this clinical situation?