An older adult client who fell at the store is admitted with a possible fracture of the right hip. Which assessment finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

The nurse addresses the client's pain and plans interventions to reduce further complications. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statements by selecting from the lists of options provided. The nurse monitors the client's

A client arrives to the emergency department with chest pain after taking sildenafil. Based on the client's history, which medication should the nurse withhold?

After the nurse assesses the client, the healthcare provider writes prescriptions. The nurse reviews the prescriptions. Which 2 prescriptions should the nurse complete first?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reports increased shortness of breath with activity. Which lest should the nurse schedule the client for evaluation of the symptoms?

An older adult client with dementia who is refusing to allow an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to assist in bathing, is becoming increasingly agitated and stating the UAP "wants to hurt me and fie me up." Which approach should the nurse use with the client?

A client tells the nurse about beginning an exercise program a month ago to lose weight and improve sleep. The client states, "It still takes at least two hours to fall asleep at night." Which action should the nurse implement?

While taking vital signs, a critically ill male client grabs the nurse's hand and asks the nurse not to leave. What action is best for the nurse to take?

While caring for a client after a small bowel resection, the nurse is informed that the client has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). To reduce the risk of recurrence of the MRSA in the postoperative wound, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

The nurse is reviewing the clients' chart.

Click to highlight areas of client history and physical that increase the risk for postpartum hemorrhage.

36-year-old client who is gravida 5, para 5, transferred to the postpartum unit 1 hour after delivery of a 9 lb 1 oz (4.1 kg) female. She was in labor for 25 hours and forceps were used to assist with the delivery. She was given an epidural for anesthesia that was effective. The labor and delivery nurse reported that the client had a 4th degree laceration, and her pain was currently at a 4 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Her vital signs were stable, and she was catheterized for 500 mL of light yellow urine just prior to delivery. Her spouse was at the bedside for delivery and appeared supportive. Blood type A+. Estimated blood loss was 600 ml. after delivery.

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for an older adult client diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which expected outcome has the highest priority for this client?