6. A 62-year-old client arrives at a community health fair where the nurse is offering blood pressure screenings. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the client’s blood pressure is 160/96 mmHg. The client claims that their blood pressure is “usually much lower” and they recently started new medication for arthritis. What would the nurse advise the client to do?
7. It’s a busy evening shift, and the hospital has just sounded an alarm for a disaster drill. The unit manager informs the nurse that they need to make room for potential mass casualty admissions. The nurse is given four clients and must decide who to prioritize for discharge to accommodate new admissions. Who should be considered FIRST for discharge?
8. A 25-year-old male is seen in the endocrinology clinic for unexplained fatigue, weight gain, and low energy levels. After a series of diagnostic tests, he is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The healthcare provider prescribes levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg/day by mouth. As the nurse educates the client about this medication, which point should be emphasized?
9. A 3-year-old child was brought to the pediatric clinic after the sudden onset of findings that include irritability, thick muffled voice, croaking on inspiration, hot to touch, sit leaning forward, tongue protruding, drooling, and suprasternal retractions. What should the nurse do first?
10. A school nurse is assessing 8-year-old Timmy, who was brought to the school health office by his teacher due to concerns about his recent behavior. The teacher reports that Timmy has been asking to go to the bathroom frequently during class, appears tired, and has been caught sneaking snacks during lessons. Upon further questioning, Timmy’s mother, who was called to the school, mentions that he has been drinking more water than usual at home, has an increased appetite, and has had a few episodes of bedwetting in the past month. She also notes that despite eating more, he seems to have lost some weight. Given these observations and suspecting diabetes, which symptom is most likely to prompt parents to seek medical evaluation for their school-age child?