A patient is instructed to gradually increase the dose of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which adverse reaction should the nurse teach the client to report indicative of serotonin syndrome?

The nurse reads in the medical record that a client’s tumor is staged at T2, N0, M0. What does this staging indicate about the client’s status?

A client is scheduled for a cardioversion. Which of the following diagnostic tests should be performed prior to the procedure?

A nurse is taking care of a child admitted with a severe dog bite. Which information takes priority in determining appropriate treatment?

Which of the following complexes represents ventricular depolarization?

Which intervention has the highest priority for the client having an anaphylactic reaction?

The nurse responding to a client experiencing anaphylaxis should monitor for which of the following signs and symptoms?

The labor nurse determines by vaginal examination that a patient’s cervix is fully dilated, and the fetal presenting part is descending rapidly with the patient’s pushing efforts. The most appropriate nursing intervention at this time would be to do which of the following?

The nurse provides care for clients in the outpatient clinic. A client comes in stating, “I think I have a piece of glass in my eye.” Which action does the nurse take first?

A client with end-stage renal disease is considering peritoneal dialysis (PD) as a treatment option. The nurse is educating the client about the advantages of peritoneal dialysis. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the benefits of PD?