A nurse is preparing to administer a transfusion of red blood cells to a client who has a history of heart failure. Which of the following manifestations would indicate that the client has fluid overload?

A 37-year-old client presents at the emergency department (ED), reporting nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. The client's abdomen is rigid, and there is bruising to the client's flank. The client's spouse states that the client was on a drinking binge for the past two days. The ED nurse should assist in assessing the client for what health problem?

A client who has Type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse, "Why did I develop diabetes?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to the possibility of worsening hyponatremia?

When providing discharge education to a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the nurse should instruct the client to notify the provider immediately if which of the following conditions develop?

A nurse is providing care for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action postoperatively?

The nurse is planning client education for a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic who enjoys running 3 miles several mornings a week. Which of the following responses regarding exercise is appropriate for this client?

A nurse is caring for a preoperative client. The nurse signs as a witness on the client's consent form. Which of the following does the nurse's signature on the consent form indicate?

A client with diabetes has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1C measurement of 5%. Based on this laboratory test result, what should the nurse conclude about this client's needs?

The client is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Which health care provider's admitting order should the nurse question?

A nurse is preparing a teaching session on reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes mellitus. Which information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?