Which body parts are most commonly damaged by exposure to freezing temperatures?

A nurse is planning care for a client with hypernatremia (serum sodium 154 mEq/L) caused by excessive sodium intake from hypertonic tube feedings. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer IV calcium gluconate to a client with symptomatic hypocalcemia (serum calcium 7.2 mg/dL) following parathyroidectomy. Which actions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

What is the most important prognostic factor for determining melanoma survival rates?

A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client with moderate bilateral hearing loss who states, “My daughter gets so frustrated with me because I keep asking her to repeat herself. I feel like such a burden.” Which intervention by the nurse best supports the client’s adaptation to hearing loss?

A nurse is assessing a client with chronic kidney disease who reports muscle weakness. Laboratory results show serum potassium 6.2 mEq/L. Which assessment findings are consistent with hyperkalemia? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client with hypermagnesemia (serum magnesium 3.6 mEq/L) secondary to excessive use of magnesium sulfate for preeclampsia management. Which findings indicate worsening hypermagnesemia requiring immediate intervention? Select all that apply.

A nurse is planning preoperative care for a 76-year-old client scheduled for prostatectomy. Which interventions address age-related considerations for this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse is evaluating two clients with hearing loss. Client 1 has an audiogram showing better bone conduction than air conduction with a 45-dB loss. Client 2 has an audiogram showing equal bone and air conduction deficits at 4000 Hz. Which management approach reflects appropriate understanding of these findings?

 A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old client who had a skin biopsy on the right forearm 5 days ago. During a follow-up visit, the client reports the wound has been “oozing a little.” The nurse observes a 1.5-cm area of redness extending beyond the wound border, and the client’s temperature is 101.8°F (38.8°C). Which action should the nurse take first?