A client is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of gastritis and chronic heavy alcohol abuse. Which medication should the nurse administer to prevent the development of Wernicke's syndrome?

The nurse is caring for an immobile client after spinal surgery. Which action is most important for the nurse to take to prevent postoperative complications?

The nurse enters a client's room to administer oral medications and finds an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) providing personal care to the client, whose condition has obviously deteriorated. The client is lying in a supine position and is weak, pale, and diaphoretic. Which is the priority nursing action?

A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding (s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

Reference Range

Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)]

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Hemoglobin A1C [4% to 5.9%]

Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]

Total Cholesterol [less than 200 mg/dL (less than 5.2 mmol/L)]

A client who underwent cardiac stent placement four days ago arrives to the emergency department reporting a sudden onset of chest pressure and shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take next?

An older adult client presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain due to constipation. The nurse is providing a list of high-fiber foods to the client that the healthcare provider has recommended. Which action should the nurse implement when reviewing the list of foods?

The nurse is assessing the feet of a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

Four hours after surgery, a client reports nausea and begins to vomit. The nurse notes that the client has a scopolamine transdermal patch applied behind the ear. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is resistant to taking medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to elicit the child's cooperation?

While completing an admission assessment for a client with unstable angina, which closed ended questions should the nurse ask about the client's chest pain?

The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?