A client is diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke. Which part of the brain is at greatest risk for interrupting cardiac and respiratory functions?

An older adult client is experiencing presbycusis.  Which factors are contributing to the client’s condition? Select all that apply.

A client reports difficulty with hearing. During the hearing test, the client cannot hear any sounds softer than 44 dB. Which type of hearing loss will be documented in the client’s chart?

A client is being scheduled for thyroid testing. For what diagnostic test to detect hyperactivity of the thyroid gland does the nurse prepare the client?

A health-care provider prescribes diagnostic testing for a client who has a bacterial infection. Which procedure is ordered for the client?

The nurse is providing care for a client after major surgery requiring multiple blood transfusions. The health-care provider prescribes frequent laboratory testing. The nurse is asked to call immediately if the client exhibits any manifestations of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC). Which early assessment finding warrants an immediate call from the nurse?

The laboratory reports of a client in diabetic ketoacidosis would have which of the following results? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care for a client recently diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident. For which reason does the nurse check the function of cranial nerve XII before advancing the client’s prescribed diet from full liquid to soft solids?

A middle-aged client has the following symptoms: JVD (jugular vein distention), elevated central venous pressure, hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. These indicate the backward effect of right ventricle failure. What other signs and symptoms would you expect with this client?

Review the statements below concerning disorders of the nails, which statement is incorrect?