The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE). The major complication associated with systemic lupus ery- thematosis is:

A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy has been started on Proscar (finasteride). The nurse’s discharge teaching should include:

A 5-year-old child is hospitalized for correction of congenital hip dysplasia. During the assessment of the child, the nurse can expect to find the presence of:

Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?

The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the infant, the nurse should avoid:

The physician has diagnosed a client with cirrhosis characterized by asterixis. If the nurse assesses the client with asterixis, he can expect to find:

The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client’s needs by:

A client with an inguinal hernia asks the nurse why he should have surgery when he has had a hernia for years. The nurse understands that surgery is recommended to:

The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which food is a poor source of iron?

A client is admitted with suspected acute pancreatitis. Which lab finding confirms the diagnosis?

The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson’s disease ways to prevent curvatures of the spine associated with the disease. To prevent spinal flexion, the nurse should tell the client to:

The physician has ordered Dilantin (phenytoin) 100mg intravenously for a client with generalized tonic clonic seizures. The nurse should administer the medication:

The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of acute pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera. The nurse should closely monitor the client for:

A client with hypothyroidism frequently complains of feeling cold. The nurse should tell the client that she will be more comfortable if she:

The nurse caring for a client with a closed head injury obtains an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 17mmHg. The nurse recognizes that:

A client has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer. Which factor is most significant in the development of laryngeal cancer?

The nurse is completing an assessment history of a client with pernicious anemia. Which complaint differentiates pernicious anemia from other types of anemia?

A client with rheumatoid arthritis is beginning to develop flexion contractures of the knees. The nurse should tell the client to:

The chart of a client with schizophrenia states that the client has echolalia. The nurse can expect the client to:

The mother of a 1-year-old with sickle cell anemia wants to know why the condition didn’t show up in the nursery. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that:

Which early morning activity helps to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:

The nurse notes that a post-operative client’s respirations have dropped from 14 to 6 breaths per minute. The nurse administers Narcan (naloxone) per standing order. Following administration of the medication, the nurse should assess the client for:

A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:

A client with nontropical sprue has an exacerbation of symptoms. Which meal selection is responsible for the recurrence of the client’s symptoms?

A client with congestive heart failure has been receiving digoxia (Laxoxin). Which finding indicates that the medication is having a desired effect?

Which play activity is best suited to the gross motor skills of the toddler?

A client in labor admits to using alcohol throughout the pregnancy. The most recent use was the day before. Based on the client’s history, the nurse should give priority to assessing the newborn for:

The physician has ordered Basalgel (aluminum carbonate gel) for a client with recurrent indigestion. The nurse should teach the client common side effects of the medication, which include:

A client is admitted with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A common complaint of the client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is:

The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with nephotic syndrome. Based on the client’s treatment, the nurse should:

A client is admitted with acute adrenal crisis. During the intake assessment, the nurse can expect to find that the client has:

A 5-month-old infant is admitted to the ER with a temperature of 103.6°F and irritability. The mother states that the child has been listless for the past several hours and that he had a seizure on the way to the hospital. A lumbar puncture confirms a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The nurse should assess the infant for:

A client with AIDS is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Shortly after his admission, he becomes confused and disoriented. He attempts to pull out his IV and refuses to wear an O2 mask. Based upon his mental status, the priority nursing diagnosis is:

The doctor has ordered Ampicillin 100mg every 6 hours IV push for an infant weighing 7kg. The suggested dose for infants is 25–50mg/kg/day in equally divided doses. The nurse should:

An elderly client is hospitalized for a transurethral prostatectomy. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?

Which statement by the parent of a child with sickle cell anemia indicates an understanding of the disease?

A toddler with otitis media has just completed antibiotic therapy. A recheck appointment should be made to:

A 9-year-old is admitted with suspected rheumatic fever. Which finding is suggestive of Sydenham’s chorea?