A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 12 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

The adult child of an older adult client who has Parkinson's disease, calls the clinic and reports that the client has been confused for the past week. What action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client's condition has improved.

The client presents for his 30 day follow up appointment. The client reports not feeling dizzy when he gets up to ambulate. He reports his heart races at times when he goes to the bathroom. The client reports 1 episode of incontinence in the last 30 days. Gets up 1 to 2 times a night to void. Has noticed increased swelling of his testicles. Even with the penile implant, the client is unable to have penetrative intercourse with his partner. The client is experiencing body aches daily.

The nurse has reviewed the laboratory results and flow sheet.

Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by selecting from the lists of options provided.

The nurse recognizes that the client has

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After the obstetrician leaves, the client appears confused and asks the nurse, "How will I know if I have high blood sugar?"

Which are the nurse's best responses? Select all that apply.

The nurse educates the client about living with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Select the 3 areas of teaching that should be included when providing education to the client with symptomatic benign prostate hyperplasia.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who had an above the knee amputation (AKA) and their spouse. The client expresses fear about going home and requests to stay in the hospital one more day.

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?