The nurse is admitting a new client to the unit. The nurse notes that this client would need an alternate meal choice when the menu specified pork for a meal. Members of which cultural group might request an alternative meal choice?

A client with an upper respiratory infection (common cold) tells the nurse, "I am so angry because the nurse practitioner would not give me an antibiotic." What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A nurse palpates the pulse of a client and documents the following: 6/6/12 pulse 85 and regular, 3+ and equal in radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis. What does the number "+3" represent?

Which of the following statements is true regarding types of health care agencies?

The client is admitted to the nurse's unit with a diagnosis of heart failure. His heart is not pumping effectively, which is resulting in edema and coarse crackles in his lungs. The term for this condition is:

The client has a documented stage II pressure ulcer on the right hip. What NANDA nursing diagnosis problem statement is most appropriate to use with this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgical procedure. In order to ensure informed consent, the nurse should take which of the following actions?

During a home visit, the nurse explains the procedures for preventing infection in a central venous access device to the spouse who watches while the nurse hooks the client to the medication infusion. Which role is the nurse performing at this time?

A client has the goal statement "Client will be able to state two positive aspects of rehab therapy by the end of the week." One of the following statements demonstrates that the nurse appropriately evaluated this goal.

A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to effectively deep breathe. Which instruction would be included?

A client is prescribed a diuretic for swelling of the lower extremities. The nurse should teach the client about the effect of the medication on the client's urinary output.