The nurse is teaching a client about peritoneal dialysis. Which complication of this treatment would the nurse instruct the client to report?
bone pain confusion muscle cramps cloudy outflow
Category: NCLEX-RN Diagnostic Test
The nurse is performing hemodialysis on a client, with the understanding that air embolus is a complication of this treatment. Which assessment findings by the nurse indicate an air embolus?
cold intolerance chest pain and anxiety decreased respirations hypertension and widening pulse pressure
The nurse is caring for a client who is HIV-positive. The nurse understands which of the following to be true regarding HIV and AIDS?
Viral load testing monitors disease progression and evaluates effectiveness of treatment. The Western blot test is positive if antibodies to at least three majo...
The nurse is assessing a client with Graves’ disease. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in this client?
bradycardia constipation exophthalmos recent weight gain
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of cirrhosis of the liver. Lab values reveal rising ammonia levels. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate performing? Select all that apply.
replace electric razor with a straight razor encourage frequent periods of rest instruct on a potassium-restricted diet monitor the client’s mental status
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with an ileal conduit done for treatment of bladder cancer. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
“I look forward to returning to my local health club to swim.” “The local ostomy support group meets on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.” “My stoma should be cleane...
A client is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following should the nurse do first ?
call for assistance restrain the client turn the client on her side provide a safe environment
A nurse is following the progress of a client being treated for hypothyroidism. Which findings indicate the client is experiencing side effects of the thyroid replacement therapy? Select all that apply.
excessive sweating constipation inability to tolerate cold leg cramps
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client with a below-the-knee amputation. Which instruction would be a priority ?
sterile wound management elevation of residual limb performing prescribed exercises reporting occurrence of phantom limb pain immediately
While preparing a client for a colonoscopy, the nurse would be correct to implement which interventions? Select all that apply.
instruction on high fiber diet the day before the procedure instruction that a sedative will be administered before the procedure instruction not to eat or drin...