A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why the fluid in the water-seal chamber rises and falls.

Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a modified left radical mastectomy with a breast expander.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is teaching a client who has endometriosis about the adverse effects of leuprolide.

Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip arthroplasty.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent hip dislocation?

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a client who has acute heart failure.

Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as a contraindication for receiving the medication?

A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients.

Based on the admission diagnoses, which of the following clients requires a private room?

A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia.

Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate with the client's condition?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client and their partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home.

When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving opioids for pain management.

Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a sealed radiation implant.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart failure.

Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect to find?