A client has an IV solution infusing through a catheter inserted in the right antecubital area. The infusion pump is alarming and indicates an occlusion. Which action should the nurse take?

While performing a skin assessment on an older adult, the nurse notices a number of irregular, round, brownish-colored lesions on the client's hands, arms, and face. On palpation, they are flat and slightly rough to the touch. Based on this assessment finding, which action should the nurse implement?

While assessing a client who takes acetaminophen for chronic pain, the nurse observes that the client's skin looks yellow in color. Which action should the nurse take in response to this finding?

The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which action should the nurse plan to Include in the discharge teaching?

When systematically auscultating a client's anterior breath sounds, the nurse should begin by placing the stethoscope over which location?

Which client is at greatest risk for aspiration?

In preparing to perform colostomy care, the nurse observes that a client's colostomy stoma has become a dark red to bluish color. Which action should the nurse implement?

Two days after surgery, a client experiences incisional pain while dangling at the bedside and refuses to ambulate as prescribed. The nurse establishes a problem of "Activity intolerance related to pain." Based on this problem, which outcome statement is best for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?

A client who is taking an oral contraceptive receives a new prescription for erythromycin. Which instruction should the nurse provide to the client?

The nurse is caring for a client with hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux, and osteoarthritis. While performing a bedside assessment the nurse observes the client is alert and oriented, but is exhibiting signs of jaundice. The nurse should notify the healthcare provider about which scheduled medication?

An older adult client recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery becomes weak and dizzy when standing to ambulate in the hall with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The UAP assists the client back into bed and notifies the nurse of the occurrence. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?