An older client with Type 2 diabetes reports experiencing leg pain when walking short distances, and that the pain is relieved by rest. Which client behavior indicates an understanding of healthcare teaching to promote more effective arterial circulation?

A young adult female presents at the emergency center with acute lower abdominal pain. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

A client admitted to the psychiatric unit diagnosed with major depression wants to sleep during the day, refuses to take a bath, and refuses to eat.

Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

Patient Data

After the obstetrician leaves, the client appears confused and asks the nurse, "How will I know if I have high blood sugar?"

Which are the nurse's best responses? Select all that apply.

Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client's condition has improved.

The client presents for his 30 day follow up appointment. The client reports not feeling dizzy when he gets up to ambulate. He reports his heart races at times when he goes to the bathroom. The client reports 1 episode of incontinence in the last 30 days. Gets up 1 to 2 times a night to void. Has noticed increased swelling of his testicles. Even with the penile implant, the client is unable to have penetrative intercourse with his partner. The client is experiencing body aches daily.

Patient Data

The nurse uses the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCIS) and determines that the daughter is under significant stress caused by the assumption of her mother's care. The nurse is planning to have a discussion with the daughter on decreasing the stress she is experiencing as a caregiver.

Select the 2 statements that the nurse should include when discussing caregiver stress with the client's daughter.

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?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and is admitted to the hospital for a respiratory infection. The client reports difficulty controlling respiratory distress at home when using the rescue inhaler.

Which comment from the client indicates to the nurse that the client is not using the inhaler properly