The nurse is preparing the client for discharge.

Exhibits

For each potential discharge instruction, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is preparing to insert a nasogastric tube for a client who has a prescription for gastric decompression. Which of the following supplies should the nurse obtain prior to the procedure?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client who is at 32 weeks of gestation. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following should the nurse include as an expected effect of this medication?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is requesting an oral contraceptive.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the use of oral contraceptives?

A nurse in a long-term care facility has received change-of-shift report about four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?

A nurse is caring for a client who attempted suicide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions?

A nurse is collecting data from a newborn who has shoulder dystocia. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of pain?

A nurse is preparing to care for a client on the medical unit.

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The client is at risk for developing

A nurse is assisting with developing a discharge plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The client is independent and lives alone. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?