A client asks a nurse, “Why do I have to remove my nail polish in order for my pulse oximetry to be monitored?” Which is the best response by the nurse?

A client with expiratory wheezing after an albuterol treatment.

This indicates that the client has a severe bronchospasm that is not responding to the medication and may lead to respiratory failure.

The client needs immediate intervention to improve airway patency and oxygenation.

Choice A is wrong because a fasting blood sugar of 187 mg/dL is high but not life- threatening. The normal range for fasting blood sugar is less than 99 mg/dL.

The client may have diabetes or prediabetes and needs further evaluation and treatment, but this is not a priority over choice B.

Choice C is wrong because a client who has been called to surgery 2 hours early may need some preparation and education, but this is not an urgent situation.

The client can wait until the nurse has assessed the other clients.

Choice D is wrong because a blood pressure of 178/90 mmHg is elevated but not critical. The normal range for blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg.

The client needs a dose of atenolol, which is a beta

The goals of client teaching are to promote health, understand treatment options, prevent disease, and manage illness. These goals are established by the nurse and the client together, based on the client’s learning needs, preferences, and readiness. The nurse should use appropriate teaching strategies to help the client achieve these goals and evaluate the outcomes.

Choice D is wrong because eliminating the need for further care is not a realistic or attainable goal for most clients.

Clients may still need follow-up care, monitoring, or support after discharge. The nurse should not give false expectations or discourage the client from seeking help when needed.