A client explains to the nurse that there is pain and numbness in their thumb, first finger and second finger of the right hand. The client states they own their own bakery and that the pain increases while working. The client is diagnosed with Carpel tunnel syndrome and has had corrective surgery. The nurse is discharging the client and educates the client to place the hand in what position when home? 

A client is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of DKA. Initial Orders: IV of 0.9% NS 1 liter of fluids to infuse over 4 hours.monitor blood glucose levels every 30 minutes for the first two hours. What additional orders (s) should the nurse expect to receive from the healthcare provider? Select All That Apply 

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Hospice Care at home. The client states they have lost their appetite and is refusing to eat or drink. Which nursing action(s) are appropriate for the nurse to implement to care for this client? Select All That Apply. 

The nurse provides an in-service on thyroid disorders. The nurse is discussing the formation of goiters. Someone asked the nurse, “What is the common cause of goiters”? Which statement by the nurse is the BEST response?

A healthcare team is managing the care for a client with advanced Alzheimer’s disease. During the team conference, a newly hired nurse indicated they have never cared for a client with Alzheimer’s disease. Which key point about the disease should the team include in when teaching this nurse?

The nurse is providing wound care instructions to a group of post operative clients. The nurse identifies a client who may be at risk for ineffective would healing. Which client does the nurse understand is at HIGHEST risk for alterations in wound healing?

A nurse is providing palliative care to a client with a diagnosis of end-stage-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What is the nurse’s primary goal for the management of this client? 

The client is to receive 250 mg IM of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) BID. How many mL will the nurse administer for each dose? 

A nurse is preparing to discharge a client hospitalized for an exacerbation of chronic gastritis. What health prevention should the nurse emphasize when reviewing the client’s discharge instructions?

The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. The nurse is reviewing the results of the urine analysis. What is an expected urinalysis finding?