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The client should be positioned 6.1 m (20 feet) away from the chart, not 3.3 m (10 feet).

The nurse should document the smallest line the client can read on the chart, not the largest line.

The nurse should instruct the client to begin the assessment with one eye covered, not both eyes open.

Fever is not a sign of fluid overload.

Bradycardia (a slow heart rate) is not a sign of fluid overload.

Flattened neck veins are not a sign of fluid overload; distended neck veins may be a sign of fluid overload.

The client's room number is not a reliable method to confirm the client's identity because multiple clients may be assigned to the same room, and there is a possibility of room changes or transfers.

The client's admitting diagnosis is not a suitable method to confirm identity as it does not provide specific information about the individual patient.

The name of the client's next of kin is not a reliable method to confirm the client's identity as it refers to a family member or emergency contact, not the client themselves. Additionally, next of kin information may not always be up to date or readily available.

Assistive personnel may not be trained or qualified to provide medical interpretation.

Family members may not have the necessary medical knowledge to accurately translate medical information.

Simply indicating printed instructions in the client's language may not be sufficient to ensure the client understands the information.

Assistive personnel may not be trained or qualified to provide medical interpretation.

Family members may not have the necessary medical knowledge to accurately translate medical information.

Simply indicating printed instructions in the client's language may not be sufficient to ensure the client understands the information.

Oral contrast is not typically used for an intravenous pyelogram.

Pain in the suprapubic region is not a common side effect of an intravenous pyelogram.

Removing metal objects is important for procedures that use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but it is not necessary for an intravenous pyelogram.

The client should continue to use the medication for the full course of treatment, even if their symptoms improve before the treatment is complete.

The client can lie on their back or side to insert the suppository; there is no specific requirement to lie on their left side.

Lubricant is not typically necessary for the insertion of a vaginal suppository.

The nurse should report any discrepancy in the count total of the controlled substance before administration, not after.

The wasted portion of the controlled substance should be disposed of according to facility policy, which may not involve placing it in a sharps container.

The count total of the controlled substance should be verified before removing the amount needed, not after.

A client who is watching a video about meal services in their primary language may not require additional written materials.

A client who is learning to use an incentive spirometer with the help of an interpreter may not require additional written materials.

The administration of a prescribed pain medication does not necessarily require the provision of written materials.

The PN infusion bag should be changed every 24 hours to reduce the risk of infection.

PN and fat emulsions can be administered together in a single infusion.

Blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly, but not necessarily daily, as PN can affect blood glucose levels.