A common nursing diagnosis for a client in the immediate postoperative phase after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is:

A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas results: HCO, 20 mEq, PaCO2 40 mm Hg and pH 7.32. The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is at risk for developing diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that which of the following results indicates the client meets the criteria for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus?

A nurse is performing a monofilament sensory assessment of a client who has diabetes mellitus. When performing this assessment, for which of the following complications is the nurse monitoring?

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride 1L to infuse at 100 mL/hr. The nurse is using microtubing. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?

A nurse is monitoring a client who is admitted with severe hemorrhage from traumatic injury who is receiving IV fluid resuscitation therapy. The nurse should identify a decrease in which of the following findings as an indication of adequate fluid replacement?

A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who reports feeling shaky and having palpitations. When the nurse finds the client's blood glucose to be 65 mg/dL on the glucometer, he should give the client which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency department. The nurse is reviewing the client's medical records.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

The client asks the nurse, "how did I get this urinary tract infection?" the nurse should explain that in most instances, cystitis is caused by:

The client received ten (12) units of regular insulin at 08:00. At 11:30 the unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP) tells the nurse the client has a headache and is really acting funny. Which intervention should the registered nurse implement first?