The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who underwent a percutaneous nephrolithotomy with nephrostomy tube placement. Which instruction should the nurse include in the client's postoperative discharge teaching?

A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding (s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

Reference Range

Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)]

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Hemoglobin A1C [4% to 5.9%]

Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]

Total Cholesterol [less than 200 mg/dL (less than 5.2 mmol/L)]

The nurse identifies several problems for an older adult client experiencing diarrhea and fecal incontinence who is confined to bed and being cared for by a primary caregiver. In planning care, the nurse should determine which nursing problem is the highest priority?

Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain when determining a client's risk for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)?

Patient Data

Drag one condition and one client finding to complete the sentence(s).

Based on the collected data, the nurse recognizes that the client is most likely exhibiting signs of

neurological defects as evidenced by

The nurse is providing teaching to a client admitted with a blood glucose level of 580 mg/dL (32.2 mmol/L) about preventing complications related to diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?

Reference Range:

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

A client who weighs 65 kg receives a prescription for lorazepam 44 mcg/kg IV to be administered 20 minutes before a scheduled procedure. The medication is available as "Lorazepam 2 mg/ml vial". How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

The nurse initiates the procedure to remove a client's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) when a code blue is called for another client in the unit who collapsed in the hallway while ambulating with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which action should the nurse take?

A client is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of gastritis and chronic heavy alcohol abuse. Which medication should the nurse administer to prevent the development of Wernicke's syndrome?

A client exposed to tuberculosis is scheduled to begin prophylactic treatment with isoniazid. Which information is most important for the nurse to note before administering the initial dose?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?