The nurse is reviewing the labs of a client admitted to the labor unit with a...

The nurse is reviewing the labs of a client admitted to the labor unit with a diagnosis of preeclampsia. What are reportable laboratory findings in the client with preeclampsia?

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A nurse is reviewing the urinalysis of a patient admitted to the hospital with a urinary...

A nurse is reviewing the urinalysis of a patient admitted to the hospital with a urinary tract infection, nausea and vomiting. The following urine and blood results were obtained: Urine Urine specific gravity 1.030 Color Dark Amber Protein 2+ Blood trace Blood BUN 40 Creatinine 1.2 How would you interpret the importance of the urinalysis? What is the importance of the BUN and creatinine? Discuss one disease process that could elevate the BUN.

a nurse is reviewing mobility with the family of a client who is quadriplegic. which of...

a nurse is reviewing mobility with the family of a client who is quadriplegic. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. "place their feet against the footboard of the bed to prevent foot drop." b. "perform active range of motions exercises daily." c. "change your family members position every 6 hours." d. "apply and remove splints every 2 hours."

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at 20 weeks of...

a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and has type 1 diabetes mellitus. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A.) BUN 25 mg/dL B.) Platelets 170,000/mm3 C.) HbA1c 6% D.) HCT34%

Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse determines that the...

Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client in labor. The nurse determines that the client is beginning in the 2nd stage of labor when which of the following assessments is noted? A The client begins to expel clear vaginal fluid B The contractions are regular C The membranes have ruptured D The cervix is dilated completely Question 2 A nurse in the labor room is caring for a client in the active phases of labor. The nurse is...

The nurse is monitoring a client who is in the active stage of labor. The nurse...

The nurse is monitoring a client who is in the active stage of labor. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing labor dystocia. The nurse determines that which risk factors in the client's history placed her at risk for this complication? (Select all that apply) A. Age 44 years B. BMI 28 C. Previous difficulty with fertility D. Receiving oxytocin for induction E. Potassium level of 3.6

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client to identify risk factors for colorectal...

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client to identify risk factors for colorectal cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as increasing the client's risk? Age 46 years Diet high in fiber BMI of 24 History of Crohn's disease A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be self-administering insulin at home. Which of the following information should the nurse include regarding needle disposal? "Place your storage container in a recycle...

The clinical nurse specialist is conducting an initial assessment of a client recently admitted to the...

The clinical nurse specialist is conducting an initial assessment of a client recently admitted to the acute care setting. When asked about her frequent habit of looking over her shoulder, the client became very anxious and evasive. The nurse says, “I can see that this interview is making you uncomfortable. Would you prefer to continue our discussion at a later time?” (Learning Objectives: 2 and 4) a. Discuss why the statement made by the nurse was appropriate at this time....

the nurse is completing a morning chart review for the client who was admitted during the...

the nurse is completing a morning chart review for the client who was admitted during the night with Crohn's disease. what would be the expected lab values for this client that would be indicative of this disease? please provide expected normal values and indicate if the abnormals would be decreased, elevated, or unchanged.

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the emergency room with...

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the emergency room with generalized weakness, particularly on her left side, with a left-sided facial droop, aphasia, numbness, and tingling in her left arm which started two days ago. Pupils are minimally reactive and constricted bilaterally. She does not follow commands. Lower extremities have + 1 pitting edema bilaterally. The client is transferred to the neuro floor but will be discharged home with her son. Using the Situation...

1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a panic disorder...

1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client who has a panic disorder and is taking clonazepam. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? A. WBC count 8,000/mm3 B. Hemoglobin 16 g/dl C. RBC count 4.9 million/mm3 D. Platelets 100.000/mm3 2. A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following conditions places the client at an increased risk for...

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