A client with a history of alcohol addiction says, "My body feels fine when I abstain from alcohol consumption, but I miss my late night glasses of wine." Which concept should the nurse discuss with the client?

A client who has a 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?

A client in labor begins bleeding profusely from the vagina. Which findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

Patient Data

Which laboratory test(s) would be helpful in determining the plan of care (POC) for this client? Select all that apply.

A client with cirrhosis of the liver is having numerous, liquid, incontinent stools, and continues to be confused. In reviewing the client's laboratory studies, the nurse identifies an elevated serum ammonia level. Based on this finding, which prescription is most important for this client to receive?

Which oral medication can the nurse safely cut in half?

When preparing to administer an intravenous medication through a client's triple lumen central venous catheter, the nurse observes that there are no continuous intravenous fluids infusing. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse enters a client's room to administer oral medications and finds an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) providing personal care to the client, whose condition has obviously deteriorated. The client is lying in a supine position and is weak, pale, and diaphoretic. Which is the priority nursing action?

The nurse is administering multiple prescribed vaccines to a toddler. Which strategy should the nurse prioritize to reduce the duration of pain?

The nurse is reviewing the recommended preventative care for clients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Which health care measure is most important for the nurse to recommend to these clients?

Patient Data

Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client is progressing as expected.

The nurse assesses the client. The client reports he was able to sleep through the night. The client notes continued numbness in his left arm, along with a tingling sensation, and is not able to move his fingers. The client reports mild nausea and has no desire to eat breakfast. There is a 1.18 in (3 cm) by 1.97 in (5 cm) area of blood noted on the bandage. The left arm is warm to touch. The client's left shoulder and collarbone are symmetric.