The 28-year-old female client is reporting low grade fever, arthralgia, fatigue and a facial rash. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect the HCP to order if trying to diagnose possible systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

A nurse is caring for a client suffering from end stage renal disease (ESRD) who is scheduled for hemodialysis (HD) after missing the last scheduled treatment. Prior to HD, the nurse’s assessment yields the following data: Alert an oriented X1, Pupils 3mm bilaterally, Moist and pink oral mucosa, crackles noted in all lung fields bilaterally, S1 S2 noted, normoactive bowel sounds in all quadrants, dorsalis pedis pulse 4+, bilateral +3 pedal edema. Upon the client’s return to the nursing unit, the nurse performs a reassessment on the client. Which assessment findings within this client would note a successful HD treatment?  Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing lab work on a client being evaluated for chronic renal failure. Which hematologic disorder further supports this suspicion?

The female client is homeless and pregnant. The client is an IV drug user and prostitutes for money. Which of the following can be risk factors for becoming HIV positive? Select all that apply.

While obtaining a review of symptoms the client informs the nurse he is highly allergic to many food items. The nurse concludes that which hypersensitivity reaction would be responsible for this type of presentation?

The client with a recent diagnosis of lung cancer is returning from surgery. The client had a lobectomy with chest tube placement. Which of the following would require immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse assessing a client diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome expects which of the following findings?

A client has parental nutrition ordered post laryngectomy due to cancer of the larynx. The nurse should ensure the client has which of the following? 

A 46-year-old male client who has had a long history of Crohn’s disease was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. Yesterday afternoon he had a colectomy and creation of a permanent colostomy and is receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) to manage pain. Which nursing assessment findings will the nurse report immediately to the primary health care provider? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing laboratory values for the female client diagnosed with cancer. Based on the laboratory report, which biologic response modifier would the nurse administer to the client? Laboratory Test Client Values Normal Values Red blood cell 4.11 M 4.2-5.8    F 3.61-5.11 Hemoglobin 12.2 M 14.5-17.5   F 11.7-15.5m White blood cell 2 4.5-11.1  microL Platelets 160 140-400 microL