A client opens eyes only in response to painful stimuli, extends both upper and lower extremities, and is nonverbal. What is the total Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

A post-operative client returns to the floor following surgery complaining of dizziness. What is the nurse’s first action?

The nurse determines that teaching has impacted an adult client’s affective domain. The nurse made this determination based on the client:

The nurse is planning a teaching session on stress incontinence for an older client. The nurse should first:

What is the cause of pain in osteoarthritis?

Abnormal breath sounds heard in the chest are called:

The nurse assesses an asymptomatic client’s radial pulse at 48 BPM. What should the nurse do next?

The nurse is teaching an older adult how to perform colostomy care. Which nursing action is most important to address a developmental stress of aging?

Which hormones INCREASE fat deposition in the tissues?

A 5-year-old Doberman presents with abdominal distention, panting, and weight loss.  His PCV is 43%, BUN 5.5 mg/dl, TP 5 g/dl, albumin 1.5 g/dl, ALT 200 U/L, AST 120 U/L, ALP 145 U/L, glucose 70 mg/dl, calcium 8.4 mg/dl, sodium 146 mEq/L, potassium 7.4 mEq/L, chloride 107 mEq/L. In the same case, would a fructosamine level be accurate for this dog?  Why or why not?