A client who has acute glomerulonephritis is hospitalized with hyperkalemia. Which information will the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed calcium gluconate IV?

A client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with urinary retention is admitted to the hospital with elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. Which prescribed therapy should the nurse implement first?

A client is being discharged home after a large myocardial infarction and subsequent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. The client's sternal wound has not yet healed. What statement by the client most indicates a higher risk of developing sepsis after discharge?

The nurse is providing preoperative education to a client prior to having an orchiectomy for testicular cancer. What statement by the client indicates the need to review the information?

A client has a three-way catheter with a continuous bladder irrigation post-transurethral resection of the prostate. Over the last 8 hours, there has been 1600 mL of irrigation solution infused and 2500 mL measured in output from the drainage bag. What should the nurse record as the urinary output for the 8-hour period? (Enter the number only. No units)

A client has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What statement by the client indicates misunderstanding about self-management activities?

The proton pump inhibitor Esomeprazole (Nexium) is prescribed for a client who incurred extensive burn injuries 5 days ago. Which nursing assessment would best evaluate the effectiveness of the drug?

A nurse is reviewing the chart of a new client in the family medicine clinic and notes that the client is identified as "George Smith." The nurse enters the room and finds a woman in a skirt. What action by the nurse is best?

The nurse assesses a client who just returned to the recovery area after undergoing a balloon angioplasty to improve circulation to the left leg. What assessment finding is the most concerning?

A nurse admits a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure. What action would the nurse take first?

The nurse is caring for a client who has frequent gastric pain and dyspepsia. Which procedure would the nurse expect the health care provider to order to make an accurate diagnosis?