A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV and is neutropenic. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as increasing the risk for the client to develop an infection?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client.

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Nurses' Notes 1000:

The client states, "I am tired of undergoing treatment because it doesn't seem to be working." The client states, "I hope I am just constipated." Appendectomy scar on the right lower quadrant. The abdomen is soft, and tender in the right lower quadrant, bowel sounds present in all four quadrants.

1200:

The surgeon has notified the client that surgical removal of the mass is advisable due to the client's history of metastasis and ongoing treatment failure. The client and their partner want to discuss end-of-life care. The client states, "I am unsure what it means to have a living will or a do not resuscitate order." The client's partner states, "I don't understand what power of attorney means." Both client and partner indicate that they might wish to decline further treatment as well as further lifesaving measures should they become necessary. The partner states, "How can we be sure that our decision about care will be honored?"

Select the responsibilities the nurse has in relation to the client's advance directives.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about bowel sounds. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse use to describe hyperactive bowel sounds?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about newborn care with a new guardian. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is cyanotic and has a respiratory rate of 8/min with shallow respirations. Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a preschooler who has manifestations of respiratory syncytial virus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent.

Select 1 condition and 1 finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.

The adolescent is at risk for developing

A nurse at a long-term care facility is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has a prescription for mitten restraints. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo surgery. Which of the following statements about informed consent should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is to begin chemotherapy. The client asks the nurse about managing hair loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?