A nurse is caring for a client who is in the diuresis phase of acute kidney injury. The nurse should closely monitor the client for what complication during this phase?

The client states, “I understand that in order to leave, I must sign a request to withdraw from treatment.” What is the client’s legal status?

The physician orders mefoxin (Cefoxitin) 800 mg IV Q 8 hours. To reconstitute the medications the instructions state to add 7.5 mL of NSS for a total of 8 mL with each mL containing 250 mg. How many millilitres will be given?

A nurse is assigned to administer oral medications to a client. Which action will the nurse do first if a client refuses to take prescribed oral medications?

The client feels that the client’s rights have been violated. Placing a client in restraints before using other methods of intervention violates which of the client’s rights?

The nurse recognizes that the difference between a voluntary and an involuntary commitment is what?

A client diagnosed with end-stage kidney injury receives continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). The nurse observes that the dialysate drainage fluid is cloudy. What is the priority intervention?

The client has used defensive communicating with the nurse today. Which can be a positive outcome from the use of defense mechanisms?

When is a nurse legally obligated to breach confidentiality?

A nurse working on a psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from a client’s employer requesting a copy of the client’s psychological evaluation results. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of breach of confidentiality, which response would be appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) who presents with elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. The nurse notices white crystals on the skin, which appears to have a yellowish tint. Based on this information, what action by the nurse is a priority?