A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to evaluate the client's use of a glucometer?

A nurse is caring for a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about a 24-hr creatinine clearance test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a long leg cast on his left leg. Which of the following findings is the priority?

A nurse caring for the family of a client who recently died. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for three clients. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect for a client who has pancreatitis?

A nurse working in labor and delivery is assisting in the care of a client who is at 30 weeks of gestation.

Select the 5 findings that the nurse should recommend for follow-up.

The nurse is assisting in the care of the client who is at 30 weeks of gestation.

Nurses' Notes

1200:

Provided a quiet environment, dimmed the lights, and encouraged client to remain in bed in the side-lying position.

Encouraged client to cough and take deep breaths regularly.

Assisted with insertion of 18-gauge IV and initiation of IV fluid.

Assisted with insertion of indwelling urinary catheter per provider prescription. Maintained strict input/output monitoring; total intake 180 mL/hour.

FHR 136/min via external fetal monitor. Minimal variability noted, no contractions present.

1400:

Magnesium sulfate infusion ongoing.

Client is lethargic. Heart rate regular 58bpm, blood pressure 148/99 mmHg, respirations shallow DTR 1+ bilaterally.

Urine output 20 mL in the last hour

1405:

Assists with discontinuation of magnesium sulfate infusion Notifies provider of client status.

1800:

Client is alert and responsive. Heart rate regular 78bpm, respirations even and unlabored. DTR 2+ bilaterally

Oxygen saturation (SaO) 95% on 2 L nasal cannula. Respiratory rate 18/min. Blood pressure 146/96 mm Hg.

Select the findings that indicate the client's condition has improved.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of COPD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo surgery. Which of the following statements about informed consent should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion. The nurse notes that the skin around the catheter's insertion site is edematous and cool. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take first?