A client who is having gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties is undergoing diagnostic procedures.

The client asks the nurse about the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Which information should the nurse offer?

An older adult client is admitted to the stroke unit after recovery from the acute phrase of an ischemic cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care during convalescence and rehabilitation? (Select all that apply.)

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: sodium 129 mEq/L (129 mmol/L), glucose 54 mg/dl (2.97 mmol/L) and potassium 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 Ranges

• Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)
• Glucose (Reference Range: 0 to 50 years: 74 to 106 mg/dl. (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L))
• Potassium [Reference Range: 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)

A client with foul-smelling drainage from an incision on the upper left arm is admitted with a suspected methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which nursing intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

After an older client receives treatment for drug toxicity, the healthcare provider prescribes a 24-hour creatinine clearance test. Prior to starting the urine collection, the nurse notes that the client's serum creatinine is 0.3 mg/dL (22.9 μmol/L). Which action should the nurse implement?
Creatinine [Reference Range: 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL (44 to 97 μmol/L)]

A client with unilateral hearing loss is admitted for a scheduled surgery. Which technique should the nurse use to provide education about pain relief options?

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?

The nurse is planning to administer two medications to a client at 0900. Which property of the drugs, if shared by both drugs, indicates a need to closely monitor the client for drug toxicity?

An older client is being admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility after a long hospitalization. The nurse is performing a functional assessment with the client. Which action should the nurse implement?

While changing a client's postoperative dressing, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should note which of the client's laboratory values?

A 7-year-old female child admitted to pre-op for scheduled surgery. Focused assessment completed. Lung sounds are clear to auscultation (CTA), heart sounds clear with normal sinus rhythm, skin clear with no breakdown.

• Abdomen soft with bowel sounds heard in all 4 quadrants.
• A feeding tube is present on the abdomen
• Site is clean and clear.
• Consents for surgery signed by parent at preadmission visit.
• Peripheral IV (PIV) 22 gauge inserted in right forearm with assistance from another nurse.
• Cried throughout procedure.
• Comforted by parent and use of touch music.
• IV fluids at 75 mL/hr started.

Client transported to operating room (OR) and The nurse is developing the plan of care for the child. To provide atraumatic care for this child post-operatively, what will be the priority?