A nurse is admitting a client who reports persistent nausea, vomiting, and weakness for three days. The client has dry oral mucous membranes, weak peripheral pulses, and decreased skin turgor. What additional assessment findings should the nurse identify as manifestations related to the fluid imbalance? (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is educating a client on the use of oral ferrous sulfate. Which statement made by the client requires a need for further education?

A nurse is providing education in a community setting to several clients taking daily calcium supplements and encourages them to drink 2,500 mL of fluid daily. The nurse explains that this intervention is important to prevent which complication?

A postoperative client is being discharged home after a minor same-day surgery that required moderate sedation. The PACU nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the client and the client's spouse. For each potential action, click to specify if the potential nursing action is appropriate or not appropriate for this client. (Select All That Apply)

A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client with a history of chronic heart failure who has new onset confusion after forgetting to take his medications for a few days. The client has peripheral edema, mild shortness of breath, and bilateral crackles in the lung bases. Which of the following assessments is the priority for the nurse?

A home health nurse is assessing a client receiving TPN infusion for malabsorption after extensive bowel surgery. What finding is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

The client is admitted with a serum sodium level of 110 mEq/L. What nursing intervention should be implemented?

The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated on the oncology unit with a diagnosis of lung cancer with bone metastases. The client reports a new onset of weakness with abdominal pain and further assessment suggests that the client likely has a fluid volume deficit. The nurse should recognize that this client may be experiencing which electrolyte imbalance?

A client with leukemia is expected to require chemotherapy for several months. Which type of IV line will best meet the client's needs?

A client has been receiving IV potassium therapy. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes the site has become erythematous and edematous. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is providing teaching to the client about the use of vitamins and supplements. The nurse would state that vitamin D has a major role in which process?