A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has angina and a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a new parent about bathing her newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A nurse is assessing a client who is in skeletal traction for a fractured left tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings indicates altered tissue perfusion of the affected extremity?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report to the provider?

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 begins to bathe a newly admitted client who reports that they have not had anything to eat that day. The nurse interrupts the bath and obtains a healthy meal for the client. This action by the nurse is an example of which of the following?

A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total bilateralmastectomy. The client is tearful and looks away when her surgical dressings are removed. The nurse should place the priority on which of the following actions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder. The client states, "Everyone would be better off if I were not around." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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 caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease. The client has decided to stop dialysis treatment. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?