While reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) of a patient on her unit, the nurse notes elevated basophils and eosinophils. The nurse realizes that this is most indicative of which type of infection?

A client with known HIV is admitted to the hospital with fever, night sweats, and severe cough. Laboratory results include a CD4+ cell count of 180/mm3 and a negative tuberculosis skin test 4 days ago. What action should the nurse take first?

Which of the following best describes a business stakeholder?

A client with HIV asks the nurse why gabapentin is part of the drug regimen when the client does not have a history of seizures. What response by the nurse is best?

The nurse is reviewing the medication history of a patient who is taking hydroxychloroquine. However, the patient’s chart does not reveal a history of malaria or travel out of the country. The patient is most likely taking this medication for what disease/disorder?

The nurse is taking a history from an older client who reports having frequent falls. Which dietary habit could be contributing to the client’s problem?

Overgrowth of granulation tissue is called:

The nurse is teaching a client about taking elbasavir for hepatitis C. What information in the client’s history would the nurse need prior to drug administration?

After teaching a client that has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse assesses the client’s understanding. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the teaching?

Which needle has the cutting edge on the outside curvature of the needle body?