The client who has sleep apnoea reports falling asleep while driving, almost being involved in an accident, and frequent episodes of sleepwalking. What nursing diagnosis should be a priority for this client?

A client has been prescribed a clear liquid diet. What food or fluids will be served?

A client has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and must learn how to do his own finger stick blood sugar analysis as part of his treatment. The client has been sullen and uncommunicative since receiving the diagnosis. How can the nurse best increase the client's motivation to learn?

A nurse is caring for a client in the introductory (orientation) phase of the nurse-client relationship. Which of the following communication techniques should the nurse use during this phase?

A nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention does this represent?

A client is hospitalized with numerous acute health problems. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs model, which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being the highest priority for this client?

A client recovering from surgery asks the nurse why turning, deep breathing, and coughing exercises need to be done. How should the nurse respond?

The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving pain medication through an epidural catheter. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the physician?

A nurse is providing care for a client who has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. To focus on affective learning with this client, the nurse should use which of the following interventions?

A client visits a health care facility reporting loss of appetite following a prolonged illness. How should the nurse document the client's condition?

The nurse educator provides developmental testing for kindergarten through third-grade students. Which level of prevention is the nurse performing?