An adult client was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer three weeks ago. The client's spouse approaches the nurse and asks how to know that the spouse's death is imminent because their two adult children want to be there when the client dies. Which is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old client who is two hours postoperative from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction?

After inflating a blood pressure cuff and releasing the valve, the nurse hears silence followed by a Korotkoff sound. Which action should the nurse take next?

Based on the assessment data, the nurse recognizes the need to intervene immediately. Select the 5 priority interventions that the nurse should initiate based on the most recent assessment.

A client has developed atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 150 beats/minute observed via telemetry. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

The nurse is reviewing the client's chart.

For each finding, click to indicate whether findings suggest that the client's condition has improved or put the client at risk for hypovolemia. Each column must have at least one selection.

The nurse is preparing a client for an outpatient thoracentesis. Which statement made by the client should the nurse recognize as needing additional education?

The nurse begins client education and asks the client what potential asthma triggers may have been involved in her recent exacerbation.

For each statement click to specify if the client has an understanding or no understanding of asthma triggers. Each row must have one option selected.

Review H and P, nurse's note, flow sheet, and orders.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

The nurse is performing a functional assessment on an older client who lost five pounds (2.27 Kg) of weight since the last visit 12 weeks ago, and who reports a decrease in energy and appetite. Which action should the nurse include during the assessment?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography scan of the head. Which intervention should the nurse should perform in the immediate management of the client?