A client is diagnosed with pyelonephritis. Based on the client's medical history, which condition increases the risk of developing this disorder?
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A client is diagnosed with pyelonephritis. Based on the client's medical history, which condition increases the risk of developing this disorder?
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A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about pyelonephritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
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A 45-year-old male client presents to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset of severe right flank pain radiating to the groin. He describes the pain as sharp and reports nausea. Vital signs reveal a heart rate of 110 bpm and elevated blood pressure. Urinalysis shows microscopic hematuria. Which nursing action is the priority for this client?
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A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with a history of recurring kidney stones. Which instruction should the nurse give to help prevent future stones?
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Which statement by a female client would indicate that she is at highest risk for a recurrence of cystitis?
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A 68-year-old female client with a history of recurrent cystitis is discharged after treatment. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about preventing future urinary infections?
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A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed Truvada and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection. What laboratory study needs to be completed before starting the medication?
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A nurse is providing community education. Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for acquiring HIV?
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A nurse is teaching a client newly diagnosed with HIV about antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention to support long-term medication adherence?
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A client receives a report from the blood bank stating that her blood test was positive for HIV. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this lab result?
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A nurse is teaching self-care to a client with a newly applied cast to the right forearm. Which of the following findings should the client report to the healthcare provider immediately?
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A client sustained fractures of the right ulna and radius in a motor vehicle accident. The nurse suspects compartment syndrome. Which assessment should be performed immediately to evaluate for this complication?
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A client is 2 days post–total hip replacement. Which activity, if observed by the nurse, requires immediate intervention?
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A client is 2 days following a total hip replacement. Which activity, if observed by the nurse, would require immediate intervention?
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A nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment on a client's affected leg after a total hip replacement. Which of the following findings would indicate impairment and require immediate intervention?
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A male client is admitted with a comminuted fracture of the femur following a motor vehicle collision. Skeletal traction is applied to maintain alignment and reduce muscle spasms. Eight hours after traction is initiated, the nurse assesses the client and notes the following:
• Complaints of severe leg pain despite IV morphine
• Toes are cool to the touch
• Foot is positioned at the end of the bed
• Pin sites show no drainage
What is the nurse’s priority action?
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