A client in the intensive care unit who has a brain tumor has experienced a sharp decline. The care team suspects that water and protein have crossed the blood-brain barrier and been transferred from the vascular space into the client’s interstitial space. Which diagnosis best captures this pathophysiology?

A client with a diagnosis of hemolytic anemia has gone to a community-based laboratory for follow-up blood work. The phlebotomist confirms with the client that hematocrit is one of the components of the blood work. The client replies, “I thought the point of the blood work was to see how many red blood cells I have today.” How could the phlebotomist best respond to the client’s statement?

A clinician working in a busy orthopedic clinic is asked to perform the Tinel sign on a client having problems in her hand/wrist. In order to test Tinel sign, the clinician should give the client which direction?

A 39-year-old female with HIV has been characterized as a typical progressor by her care team, and is experiencing an increase in her manifestations and complaints as her CD4+ count declines. Which health problem would her care team most likely attribute to a cause other than her HIV?

A client with hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria has just passed a kidney stone. The clinician recognizes which of these laboratory studies should also be assessed?

The nurse notes eosinophilia on the client’s laboratory results. The nurse should interview the client about a history of which conditions? Select all that apply.

A 44-year-old hospitalized client with a diagnosis of end-stage acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been placed on neutropenic precautions that limit his interaction with visitors, staff, and other clients. What is the underlying rationale for these precautions?

Which assessment finding(s) correlatea with the health care providers preliminary diagnosis of a more aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)? Select all that apply.

The blood work of a 44-year-old male client with a diagnosis of liver disease secondary to alcohol abuse indicates low levels of albumin. Which phenomenon would a clinician be most justified in anticipating?

A client is brought to the emergency department with reports of shortness of breath. Assessment reveals a full, bounding pulse, severe edema, and audible crackles in lower lung fields bilaterally. The respiratory therapist notifies the physician to obtain orders for which of these problems?