A client tells the nurse of concerns about possibly having a stomach ulcer because the client is experiencing heartburn and a dull gnawing pain that is relieved by eating. Which is the best response by the nurse?

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of Wernicke's syndrome. Which assessment finding should the nurse use in planning the client's care?

The parent of a child born with a myelomeningocele asks the nurse, "What did I do to deserve this?" Which response is most helpful?

A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's laboratory values include a sodium of 129 mEq/L (129 mmol/L), a glucose of 54 mg/dL (2.97 mmol/L), and a potassium of 5.3 mEq/L (5.3 mmol/L). When reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which intravenous medication?
Reference Range:
Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)],
Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)],
Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]

A client with leukemia undergoes a bone marrow biopsy. The client's laboratory values indicate the client has thrombocytopenia. Based on this data, which nursing assessment is most important following the procedure?

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to provide personal care for a client who is prescribed bedrest with bedside commode use. The UAP reports to the nurse that the client's obesity makes it difficult to safely assist the client in transferring from the bed to the bedside commode. How should the nurse respond?

A client has received a prescription for loratadine suspension, 10 mg to be taken orally once a day. The bottle is labeled as "Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL." How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the client to take? (Please enter the numerical value only.)

The hospice nurse is teaching the family of a client receiving palliative care at home how to provide care. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

Patient Data

What can the nurse do to help the parents decrease their anxiety? Select all that apply.

The nurse administers an antibiotic to a client with a respiratory tract infection. To evaluate the medication's effectiveness, what laboratory values should the nurse monitor? Select all that apply.

A client who has borderline personality disorder is being discharged today. When the nurse makes morning rounds, the client begins the interaction by claiming the night shift nurse is aloof and expresses joy to see that, "My favorite nurse is on duty now." Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client's dichotomous tendency?