A nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment on a client's affected leg after a total hip replacement. Which of the following findings would indicate impairment and require immediate intervention?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who will be undergoing major abdominal surgery. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of developing atelectasis?

The nurse is reviewing the preoperative checklist for a 66-year-old client scheduled for open abdominal surgery in one hour. The client has a history of hypertension, GERD, and smokes one pack per day. He is NPO since midnight. On assessment, the nurse notes the following:

•    Vital signs: BP 142/86, HR 96, RR 18, Temp 98.7°F, O₂ sat 98% on room air
•    Current labs: 
o    Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL (low)
o    Platelets: 100,000/mm³ (low)
o    INR: 10 (critically elevated)
o    Blood glucose: 144 mg/dL
o    Potassium: 3.1 mEq/L (low)
The client states, “I took my water pill this morning with a sip of water. Was that okay?”
Which finding should the nurse recognize as most likely to lead to a postoperative complication and report to the provider before proceeding with surgery?

A nurse is teaching a 53-year-old client about prostate cancer. What should the nurse provide to facilitate early prostate cancer detection?

A nurse is administering warfarin to a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which laboratory value would most reliably indicate that warfarin is at therapeutic levels?

A client is 2 days following a total hip replacement. Which activity, if observed by the nurse, would require immediate intervention?

A 68-year-old female client with a history of recurrent cystitis is discharged after treatment. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about preventing future urinary infections?

A nurse is planning care for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has thick, tenacious secretions. Which intervention should the nurse include?

A nurse is educating a client with iron deficiency anemia who has been prescribed oral iron supplements. What should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is completing the admission assessment for a 46-year-old client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes controlled with insulin. Which intervention would be included in the plan of care?

The nurse is taking a health history of a new client who reports pain in the left lower leg and foot when walking. This pain is relieved with rest, and the nurse observes that the left lower leg is slightly shiny and hairless. When planning this client's care, the nurse should most likely address which health problem?