Exhibits

The nurse has reviewed the laboratory results and flow sheet.

Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by selecting from the lists of options provided.

The nurse recognizes that the client has

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incontinence and

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which may be caused by benign prostate hyperplasia.

An older adult client is admitted with the medical diagnosis of possible cerebral vascular accident (CVA). The client has facial paralysis and cannot move the left side of the body.

When entering the room, the nurse finds the client's spouse tearful and trying unsuccessfully to give the client a drink of water. Which action should the nurse take?

Patient Data

The nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse and explains the placement of a face mask on the client.

Mark whether the statements by the new graduate nurse indicates understanding or no understanding of the use of the face mask in the care of this client. Each row must have one option selected.

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

Patient Data

The nurse reviews the history and physical, the nurses' notes, and flow sheet to see what is causing the client's symptoms.

Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up.

A 70-year-old male visits his primary healthcare provider reporting an increase

in urinary urgency and frequency. The client reports that he has been waking 2 to 3 times at night needing to void. He reports that there have been 3 to 4 incidences of incontinence over the last 3 months, which has caused him to feel embarrassed. The client has a history of obesity and diabetes mellitus that is controlled with metformin 1,500 mg PO daily. Client reports a penile implant that was inserted 20 years ago and had no issues since then. Other medications include atorvastatin 20 mg PO daily for high cholesterol, a daily multivitamin, and 200 mg of ibuprofen PO 1 to 2 times a week for generalized aches and pains.