A nurse is caring for a client who had a left lower lobectomy to treat lung cancer. Which of the following factors will have a significant impact on the
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C. Lung cancer usually has metastasized before the client presents with symptoms.
A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative following a modified radical mastectomy. Which of the following invasive devices should the nurse expect this client to have?
D. Jackson-Pratt drain
A nurse is monitoring a client who has heart failure related to mitral stenosis. The client reports shortness of breath on exertion. Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect?
D. Increased pulmonary congestion
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty and has been prescribed a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and PCA. The client tells the nurse, "I am in so much pain." Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
C. Ask the client to describe the characteristics of the pain
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a lumbar puncture (LP) for a client who has manifestations of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
B. Elevated protein
A nurse is admitting a client who has manifestations that suggest tuberculosis. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
A. Initiate airborne precautions
A nurse is providing information to a client who is scheduled for an exercise electrocardiography test. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will not drink coffee 4 hours prior to my test."
A nurse is assessing a client who has osteoarthritis. The client's medical record indicates the presence of Heberden's nodes. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
D. Hard lumps over the joints of the fingers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured hip and was placed in Buck's traction 4 hours ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
B. Encourage the client to perform dorsiflexion of the affected extremity every 2 hours
A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a client who is having an acute asthma attack. Which of the following sounds should the nurse expect to hear? [Show Less]