The nurse is developing a dietary care plan for a client diagnosed with microcytic anemia. Which foods, if selected by the client, would indicate to the nurse that teaching was effective?

The nurse has instructed the client on self-administration of heparin injections. The nurse determines teaching is effective when the client makes which statement?

The nurse is aware that a client with a diagnosis of thrombocytopenia would be likely to complain of which of the following?

The nurse is assessing a postoperative client who is recovering from a partial gastrectomy. The nurse is aware that the client is at risk for developing:

A client has received an antibiotic infusion and is now experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. What is the most important intervention by the nurse?

A client asks the nurse about what commonly causes anemia. The best response by the nurse would be?

A client is admitted with a possible diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following screening tests should the nurse expect to be ordered?

The nurse determines that a client is at risk for developing anemia if which of the following predisposing factors is identified?

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. What is the goal of treatment?

The nurse is assessing a client in the emergency room who has been experiencing black stools for the past month. The client suddenly complains of chest and stomach pain. What is the most important action for the nurse to perform?

A nurse is preparing a dietary teaching plan for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Select the recommended supplement that will reduce inflammation for the client.

A client is diagnosed with uncomplicated rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse explains to the client that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used in the treatment plan. Which NSAID medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

A nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who is receiving Retrovir (zidovudine). The client asked the nurse, “How does this drug work?” The nurse determines that teaching was effective when the client makes which statement?

A nursing student is assigned an HIV-positive client. The student asks the staff nurse what precautions are necessary when taking the clients blood pressure. The nurse instructs the student to:

A client with HIV experiences frequent bouts of diarrhea. The nurse determines dietary teaching is effective when the client states the need to avoid:

A nurse is teaching a community education class on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse explains to her clients that the group or factor linked to higher morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected clients is:

A nurse has volunteered for a mission trip to an area with a high incidence of HIV. Part of the responsibility will be teaching a class about HIV. The next question in the PowerPoint presentation is, “Which body substances most easily transmit human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?” Which of the following options would you include in your next PowerPoint slide to answer that question?

The nurse is reviewing first-line therapy medications of a client recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Which medication does the nurse anticipate will be included?

The nurse is reviewing a client’s complete blood count and notes a decreased number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets. The nurse interprets this as indicative of what condition?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with anemia and anticipates which lab value would be decreased?

The nurse determines that teaching a client about rheumatoid arthritis was successful when the client makes which statement?

The nurse is reviewing client’s charts. Select the client who would be most at risk for developing anemia.

A client arrives at the emergency department complaining of chest and stomach pain and a report of black, tarry stools for the past 2 months. Which orders should the nurse anticipate?

A client had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery 3 days ago. The nurse notes a decrease in the client’s platelet count from 230,000/µl to 5,000/µl. The nurse determines the client may be developing:

Immediately after giving an injection, a nurse is accidentally stuck with the needle. The nurse is aware that testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies should occur:

The nurse reviews lab results of a second-day postoperative client and notes a hemoglobin level of 10 g/dl. During assessment of the client, the nurse would expect to see which of the following?

While preparing a case study, the nurse notes that which client is most likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis?

A 27-year-old male who is an established client in the in the Family Medicine Clinic was recently diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When reviewing his chart, what does the nurse expect to find with this diagnosis?

The nurse is reviewing a 52-year-old client’s laboratory values. The platelet count is 75,000/µl. How would the nurse interpret this value?

The nurse is planning care for a 67-year-old client who recently had abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery. The client has developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). The nurse is aware that the client has an increased risk for what?