Q1: The nurse is caring for a client

Q2: At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives a report on the following four patients. Which patient should the nurse place priority on assessing first?

Q3: A nurse is caring for a client who has hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. A diagnosis of Cushing syndrome is suspected. Which of the following tests would the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order to help confirm the diagnosis of Cushing syndrome?

Q4: A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?

Q5: A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?