A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has a third-degree perineal laceration. The client reports not having a bowel movement for 4 days. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?

A nurse is caring for a client.

Nurses' Notes 0900:

Client reports a 3-month history of intermittent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Reports unintentional weight loss of 5.5 kg (12 lb) in 3 months.

0930:

Stool sample obtained for fecal occult blood test. Fatty appearance and foul odor noted.

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

A nurse is caring for a client who reports xerostomia following radiation therapy to the mandible. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?

A school nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing to feed a newly admitted client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a placenta previa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.
Nurses' Notes Day 1, 0900:
Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact. CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

For each potential provider's prescription, specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the client.

Client reports to clinic for monthly prenatal visit. Client is at 20 weeks of gestation. Since last visit, client reports concern about the occurrence of intermittent mild backaches, increased heartburn, generalized itching, and vaginal discharge. Which one of the following statements should the nurse include in the clients teaching? Select all that apply

A nurse is performing postmortem care for a recently deceased client prior to the client's family visit. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?