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Question 1 of 52
While caring for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the nurse performs a neurological assessment every four hours. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
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Question 2 of 52
History and Physical Nurses' Notes
Flow Sheet
A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic reporting pain in the right great toe. The client says that the pain feels like it is another attack of gout, which he has had on 2 other occasions in the last 4 months.
The client tells the nurses that the pain started about 9 days ago in the evening and that it got very painful and swollen shortly thereafter. In the past, the gout attacks have resolved without treatment after about 5 days, but the client reports that his condition has not
Which finding(s) in the client's health record should the nurse recognize places the client at a greater risk of developing gout? Select all that apply.
Flow Sheet
A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic reporting pain in the right great toe. The client says that the pain feels like it is another attack of gout, which he has had on 2 other occasions in the last 4 months.
The client tells the nurses that the pain started about 9 days ago in the evening and that it got very painful and swollen shortly thereafter. In the past, the gout attacks have resolved without treatment after about 5 days, but the client reports that his condition has not
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Question 3 of 52
History and Physical
A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic, reporting pain in the right great toe. The client says that the pain feels like it is another attack of gout, which he has had on 2 other occasions in the last 4 months.
The client tells the nurses that the pain started about 9 days ago in the evening and that it got very painful and swollen shortly thereafter. In the past, the gout attacks have resolved without treatment after about 5 days, but the client reports that his condition has not improved and that he is unable to walk or work
Select the 3 dietary choices that are not part of the recommended diet for a client with gout.
A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic, reporting pain in the right great toe. The client says that the pain feels like it is another attack of gout, which he has had on 2 other occasions in the last 4 months.
The client tells the nurses that the pain started about 9 days ago in the evening and that it got very painful and swollen shortly thereafter. In the past, the gout attacks have resolved without treatment after about 5 days, but the client reports that his condition has not improved and that he is unable to walk or work
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Question 4 of 52
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis who reports persistent gnawing abdominal pain. To help the client manage the pain, which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain?
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Question 5 of 52
A client presents to the emergency department reporting chest pain that is radiating to the left arm, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed by the healthcare provider?
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