A client has a history of an inconsistent fecal elimination pattern. What should the nurse instruct this client to improve this health problem?

During a home visit, the nurse explains the procedures for preventing infection in a central venous access device to the spouse who watches while the nurse hooks the client to the medication infusion. Which role is the nurse performing at this time?

A nurse is preparing a client for a physical assessment. The client appears anxious about the assessment. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A nurse palpates the pulse of a client and documents the following: 6/6/12 pulse 85 and regular, 3+ and equal in radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis. What does the number "+3" represent?

A discharge goal for a client is to have improved mobility. Which outcome statement did the nurse write appropriately?

A nursing diagnosis of "Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume" related to excessive fluid loss, secondary to diarrhea and vomiting was implemented for a home health client who began with these symptoms 5 days ago. A goal was set that the client's symptoms would be eliminated within 48 hours. The client is being seen after a week and has had no diarrhea or vomiting for the past 5 days. What should the nurse do?

A nurse is educating women on the need for calcium to prevent bone loss. What level of prevention does this represent?

While in the dining room at the hospital, the nurse notes a visitor has forceful coughs. Which actions would the nurse take to assist this visitor?
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A client with a terminal illness without an advance directive stops breathing and does not have a heartbeat. What should the nurse do?

A client with an upper respiratory infection (common cold) tells the nurse, "I am so angry because the nurse practitioner would not give me an antibiotic." What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client has accepted the fact that they need bypass surgery for a blocked artery and has been admitted to the hospital. Which one of the following stages of illness is this client experiencing?