The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with hyponatremia. Which laboratory value confirms this diagnosis?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

A client with a right arm cast for a fractured humerus states, “I haven’t been able to straighten the fingers on my right hand since this morning.” What action should the nurse take first?

A client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which signs and symptoms would the nurse most likely expect?

A client is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

A client is receiving levothyroxine therapy. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching with the mother of a child with muscular dystrophy. Which teaching point should the nurse emphasize?

A nurse is discussing heat and cold application with a certified nursing assistant. Which physiologic mechanism describes the effect of heat application in the body?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?

The nurse is preparing to administer eye ointment to a client. What label should be present on all medications intended for use in the eye?