A 60-year-old patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital with complaints of coffee-ground emesis and melena. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action?

A 65-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis reports increased pain and stiffness in the knees, particularly in the morning and after prolonged inactivity. Which intervention is most appropriate to recommend to this patient to help alleviate these symptoms?

A nurse is caring for a client who continues to have issues with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements provides the best preventative health care education for this client?

A nurse is teaching a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about factors that can worsen their manifestations. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?

A 55-year-old patient with newly diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus is being educated on lifestyle modifications to manage their condition. Which of the following dietary recommendations would be most effective in controlling their blood glucose levels?

A 68-year-old male patient is presenting with urinary incontinence. Which characteristics are commonly associated with overflow incontinence and functional incontinence?
(Select All that Apply.)

A 45-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with epigastric pain, nausea, and occasional vomiting. The patient's history reveals chronic NSAID use for osteoarthritis. Laboratory tests indicate normal liver function but show the presence of Helicobacter pylori antibodies. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
(Select All that Apply.)

A 25-year-old patient with a history of epilepsy is brought to the emergency department after experiencing a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial action by the nurse?

A patient has been admitted with dehydration and is prescribed IV fluids and medications. Over a 12-hour shift, the following intake and output data are recorded:

Intake:

1,000 mL of lactated Ringer's administered via IV over 8 hours. 250 mL of an antibiotic infusion.

The patient drank 3 cups of water (1 cup = 240 mL).

Output:

Urine output was 1,200 mL. The patient vomited 300 mL.

Wound drainage amounted to 150 mL.

Calculate the net fluid balance