1. assessment of tissues

2. a client recovering from a bone marrow transplant

3. During an assessment of a client's self-esteem, a man age 45 years tells the nurse that he lost his job due to downsizing and has been unemployed for 6 months. What would be the appropriate response from the nurse?

4. A nurse is caring for an 81-year-old client in a long-term care facility who takes nine different medications each day. The client has a recent diagnosis of seizure disorder and has begun treatment with phenytoin (Dilantin), a highly protein-bound drug. After 1 month of Dilantin therapy, the client is still extremely drowsy and sluggish. The nurse determines that the prolonged adverse effect is likely due to:

5. Drugs are classified according to what features?

6. Which question or statement would be an appropriate termination of the health history interview?

7. provides slippers for ambulation

8. A nurse is caring for a client who has had part of her small intestine removed due to cancer. She has also now developed hypertension and has been prescribed a new medication to decrease her blood pressure. While planning the client's care, the nurse should consider a possible alteration in which aspect of pharmacokinetics?

9. A client with an amputated arm tells a nurse that sometimes he experiences throbbing pain or a burning sensation in the amputated arm. What kind of pain is the client experiencing?

10. a thorough, mechanical cleaning

11. When the nurse attempts to wake a client who has just closed his eyes and appears asleep, the client states he is not asleep. What stage of sleep is this client in?

12. The nurse is caring for a group of clients and is aware that which client may require a reduction in medication dosage? (Select all that apply.)

13. Use of a tub/shower seat may be necessary if balance problems are present. Water temp. should be monitored carefully due to decreased temperature sensation. Use a long-handled shower brush or attachment to help with limited mobility.

14. involving family members in the clients care

15. A nurse is caring for a client who is ambulating for the first time after surgery. Upon standing, the client reports dizziness and faintness. The client's blood pressure is 90/50 mmHg. What is the name for this condition?

16. Peripheral cyanosis and clubbing of the nails are symptoms of:

17. remove gloves, remove gown, wash hands

18. The nurse moves a client's arm from an outstretched position to a position at the side of his body. What is the term used to describe this type of body movement?

19. When the client who has been hospitalized for 8 days for skin grafting tells the nurse that he is bored, depressed, and restless, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing sensory:

20. A client with vascular dementia exited the hospital unnoticed and suffered a fall.

21. The nurse awakens a client while the client is experiencing rapid eye movement sleep. What statement made by the client indicates they were awakened during REM sleep?

22. The nurse notes that the blood glucose level of a client has increased and is planning to notify the health care provider by telephone. Which technique would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when communicating with the health care provider?

23. To assess a newly admitted adult client's perception of reality, the nurse asks the client about:

24. Who or what is the primary source of information for a nursing history?

25. A client with cancer has developed a metastatic bone tumor in the right hip. What complication is the client at risk for?