A nurse removes an indwelling urinary catheter that an older adult client has had in place for 2 days. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following expected outcomes after catheter removal?

A nurse is preparing to administer three liquid medications to a client who has an NG tube with intermittent suction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is having difficulty caring for a client due to variables affecting the communication process. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an interpersonal variable? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who requires home oxygen therapy.

Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client.

Nurses' Notes

Day 1:

1300:

Client has a 2.5 cm (1 in) x 2.5 cm (1 in) stage 2 pressure injury to dorsal lateral aspect of left heal; wound bed red, moist, approximated edges; surrounding skin inflamed, red,, non-tender to palpation. Client reports pain score of 0 on 0 to 10 pain scale. Pedal pulse left foot 1+, unable to assess capillary refill due to toe fungus bilaterally, Pedal pulse right foot 2+. Wound care as prescribed; heel floated on pillow.

Medical History

Day 1:

Diabetes mellitus Hyperlipidemia

Labs

Day 1

Hct 38% (37% to 47%)

Hgb 13 (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)

WBC 11,500/mm3 (5000 to 10,000/mm3)

Potassium 3.6 mEq/L (3.5 mEq/L to 5 mEq/L)

Pre-albumin level 10 mg/dL (15 to 36 mg/dL)

Albumin: 3.0 g/dL (3.5 to 5 g/dL)

Fingerstick blood glucose, fasting 186 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)

Select the 5 findings that can cause delayed wound healing.

A nurse is caring for a client who requires cold applications with an ice bag to reduce the swelling and pain of an ankle injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is discussing indications for urinary catheterization with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following indications should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is caring for a client who refuses treatment and asks to be discharged from the hospital against medical advice. The nurse notifies the client's provider, who tells the nurse to restrain the client, if necessary, to keep her from leaving the hospital. The nurse understands that restraining this client would be considered which type of civil action by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for four clients who have drainage tubes. Which of the following clients should the nurse recognize as being at risk for hypokalemia?