A client is in the terminal stage of lung cancer. Outside the room, the client's spouse expresses to the nurse feelings of helplessness and a lack of hope for the future. How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is performing a routine dressing change for a client with a stage 3 pressure injury that is red with significant granulation. The wound has a gauze dressing covering the area. Which action should the nurse implement?

While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, formed, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?

After a seven-day treatment with an IV antibiotic, the healthcare provider discharges a client from the hospital and writes a prescription for an oral antibiotic. While providing discharge instructions, the nurse notes that the dosage for the oral antibiotic is significantly higher than the IV antibiotic. Which resource should the nurse use first in resolving the situation?

Patient Data

Based on the trending heart rate and pain score, what should the nurse do? Select all that apply.

While changing the dressing of a client who is immobile, the nurse notices the boundary of the wound has increased. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should evaluate which of the client's laboratory values?

Patient Data

The nurse reviews the client’s data.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

When assessing a client with a serum potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L (2.5 mmol/L), which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

Reference Range:
Potassium (K+) 3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)

Which explanation is best for the nurse to provide a client who asks the purpose of using the log rolling technique for turning?

A client reports a 2-day history of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. The healthcare provider prescribes serum electrolyte levels to be obtained.

Reference Range:

Potassium (K+): 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)

Sodium (Na+): 136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)

Which laboratory results should the nurse expect?

The nurse plans to encourage a group of young adult clients to engage in problem-solving strategies. Which action is most useful for the nurse to include during the teaching session?