The nurse is explaining perineal care to the caregiver of a male client. Which information should the nurse include?

The healthcare provider prescribes magnesium hydroxide 4,800 mg PO at bedtime for a patient with constipation. The bottle is labeled, "Magnesium Hydroxide Saline Laxative, USP 400 mg per 5 mL". How many ounces should the nurse instruct the patient to take with each dose? (Enter numerical value only.)

While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, formed, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?

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The nurse is caring for a client with obstructive sleep apnea. The nurse should recognize that the client is at greater risk for the development of which complication?

A client is admitted with pneumonia and has a recent history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The client is placed in isolation. When caring for the client, which item should the nurse place in a designated biohazard bag before it is removed from the room?

When conducting diet teaching for a client who is on a postoperative clear liquid diet, which foods should the nurse encourage the client to consume? Select all that apply.

A family member is demonstrating wound care using sterile technique. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?

When interviewing a client about sexuality/reproductive function, which is the best approach for the nurse to use?

The nurse is planning assignments for the staff on a medical-surgical unit. Which task should the nurse assign to the practical nurse (PN)?

The nurse learns that members of the nursing staff are uncomfortable with responding to client family members who are angry. While designing a teaching session to help the staff respond more effectively in these situations, which instructional strategy is best for the nurse to use?