A nurse is assessing a client who reports nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the following indicates fluid volume deficit?

A nurse is teaching a client who is to receive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain management. The nurse should inform the client that TENS relieves pain by

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching about diabetic foot care?

A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?

A guard at a prison brings an injured inmate to the facility clinic. The inmate is bleeding, and the guard asks the nurse about the inmate's HIV infection status. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse is preparing a client for a central line dressing change. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the procedure?

A nurse is calculating the 8-hr fluid intake for a client who is receiving IV fluids and a clear liquid diet. The client had 880 mL of dextrose 5% in water IV bolus, a 6 oz cup of tea, 4 oz of apple juice, 8 oz of water, 3 oz of flavored gelatin, and 6 oz of broth.

What should the nurse document as the client's 8-hr fluid intake? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if applicable. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. After months of treatment, the client refuses to undergo further radiation therapy. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A parish nurse is developing a program of educational sessions to meet the needs of the older adults in the congregation. Which of the following is the best approach to enhance the development of suitable programs?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer medication to a client for the first time. Which of the following client identifiers are appropriate for the nurse to use before administering the medication? (Select all that apply.)

To plan culturally competent care, a nurse should consider that: