A nurse is feeding a patient who is experiencing dysphagia and requires thickened liquids to prevent from aspirating. Which nursing consideration would be a priority for the nurse to initiate while feeding this patient on a dysphagia diet with thickened liquids?

The nurse understands that emphysema decreases lung tissue elasticity. How does this affect lung inflation?

The nurse is educating a post-surgical client on methods to decrease the risk of atelectasis. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include in this teaching?

During a health history interview, a male patient tells the nurse that he does not feel that he completely empties his bladder when he voids. He has been recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate. What symptom is this patient experiencing?

The nurse caring for clients postoperatively uses careful hand hygiene and sterile techniques when providing care to clients. Which of Maslow's basic human needs is being met by this nurse?

The client is complaining of soreness around the stoma site. The nurse notes proper drainage in the bag, however, the surrounding skin is red, irritated, and moist. How will the nurse interpret this assessment?

A nurse is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a female client who has recurrent UTIs. Which of the following factors should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A nurse is providing instruction to a client who will be performing a 24 hour urine collection at home. Which of the following instructions will the nurse give the client?

Age, race, gender, and genetic inheritance are examples of what type of risk factors?

A client who is recovering from surgery has been ordered a clear liquid diet. The nurse will be able to offer which new item that would be considered on a clear liquid diet to the client?

Patients who use supplemental oxygen should follow which safety precautions? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY