A nurse evaluates the plan of care for an older adult client with urinary incontinence and early signs of skin irritation on the sacral area. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend modifying first?

The nurse has reviewed the Nurses' Notes, and Graphic Record at 0730 and

Which of the 3 following findings indicate an improvement in the client's condition?

What is the appropriate nursing intervention for a geriatric patient who is experiencing frequent falls and gait difficulties at home?

The nurse is completing an admission interview for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which question by the nurse provides additional information about related illnesses the client is likely to experience?

The nurse has reviewed the Provider Prescriptions at 0800.

Complete the following sentence by using the list of options.

The nurse should first

Which of the following drugs would most likely be on the Beer's List? (Select All that Apply.)

An older adult client presents with chronic constipation, decreased urine output, and a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following conditions should the nurse evaluate as a likely contributing factor to the client's current symptoms?

A nurse is calculating the total fluid intake for a client during a 4-hr period. The client consumes 1 cup of coffee, 4 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of water, 1 cup of flavored gelatin, 1 cup of tea, 5 oz of broth, and 3 oz of water. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is reviewing the transfer report on a client.

A nurse is preparing to receive a client from a residential care facility who is scheduled to arrive on the medical-surgical unit. The nurse has received the following transfer report by telephone from the nurse at the residential care facility.

Click to highlight the statements in the transfer report that require action by the nurse prior to the client's arrival.

70-year old male with reports of mid-abdominal pain for 4 days, rating pain 7 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Has had decreased appetite for a week. Upper abdomen distention present with decreased bowel sounds in lower abdomen. Client reports nausea and started vomiting orange-brown emesis yesterday afternoon that has foul odor. Last bowel movement 7 days ago. Lungs clear to auscultation. Heart sounds moderate and regular. Vitals: Temperature 37.8° C (100° F), BP 120/80 mm Hg, pulse rate 100/min, respirations 20/min and regular.

What is the most effective intervention to reduce the risk of falls in older hospitalized clients?

A nurse is caring for a client in a rehabilitation center.

Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence

In managing the impact of osteoarthritis on daily living, essential strategies include