A client who was admitted yesterday with bilateral pneumonia has congested breath sounds, an oxygen saturation of 94% on room air, and an oral temperature of 100° F (37.8° C). The client has a weak cough effort and is using accessory muscles to breathe. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

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?

The wound care nurse is preparing to change the client's dressing. For each technique item, click to indicate whether the technique is indicated or not indicated. Each row must have one option selected.

Review H and P, nurse's note, laboratory results, and flow sheet.

Complete thee 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.

A client receives a prescription for ophthalmic ketorolac. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse should review the medical record for which condition?

According to the client's vital signs, he is experiencing

A client with newly diagnosed Crohn's disease asks the nurse about dietary restrictions. How should the nurse respond?

A client with a history of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with shortness of breath, productive cough with thickened, tenacious mucus, and the inability to walk up a flight of stairs without experiencing breathlessness. Which action is most important for the nurse to instruct the client about self-care?

A client has a nasogastric (NG) tube placed during abdominal surgery. During postoperative convalescence, the nurse identifies that the client is manifesting a hand tremor, muscle twitching, and confusion. Which arterial blood gas values are consistent with metabolic alkalosis that the nurse should report to the healthcare provider?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking diclofenac for rheumatoid arthritis. During a clinic visit, the client appears pale and reports increasing fatigue. Which of the client's serum laboratory values is most important for the nurse to review?