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

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?

The nurse is preparing to care for a group of clients. The nurse is determining which client is safest to delegate to the UAP. Which situation would it be appropriate for the nurse to delegate the UAP?

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?

The nurse is addressing the nutritional needs on a Plan of Care (POC) of a client with hyperthyroidism. What should the nurse specify on the client’s POC regarding meal planning? 

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?

Following an Addisonian crisis, a client’s adrenal function has been gradually improving. The nurse is educating the client on medication management of Addison’s Disease. The nurse must ensure the client can verbalize the need to take which supplementary medication during times of stress?