A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who is receiving hospice care about music therapy for pain management. Which of the following statements by the partner indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is to begin chemotherapy. The client asks the nurse about managing hair loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about intermittent catheterization to measure residual urine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of a terminal illness. The nurse should identify which of the following as an indication of hopelessness?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had prolonged exposure to cold weather and has a core body temperature of 32.5°C (90.5° F). Which of the following data is the priority for the nurse to monitor?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is delegating care for a group of clients for the oncoming shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel? (Select all that apply.)

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 prescription for albuterol PRN. The nurse should reinforce with the client that the medication can help treat which of the following manifestations?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Crohn's disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of 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 is reviewing laboratory findings for three clients. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect for a client who has pancreatitis?