A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a central venous catheter (CVC) with intravenous (IV) fluids infusing. The client suddenly develops shortness of breath, and the nurse notes that the IV tubing and needleless connector device are disconnected. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) for the treatment of cervical cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 hr postoperative and exhibiting signs of hypovolemia. Which finding indicates hypovolemia?

A nurse is reviewing the health histories of a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that a client is at an increased risk for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

A nurse is caring for a client at the endocrinologist's office.

The client sees the diabetic nurse educator. Click to highlight the findings that indicate an understanding of the diabetic foot care education the client received. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

"I understand that I need to inspect my feet daily. I will dry my feet thoroughly when I get out of the shower. It is important to apply lotion to my feet and especially my toes to keep my skin in good health. That will prevent any sores on my feet. I will be very careful when I cut my toenails and will be sure to cut them straight across and then file the edges with an emery board. I will wear closed toed shoes. I am glad I can still go barefoot in the house because I never wear shoes at home. If I have any foot sores or corns come up, I will see my doctor or go to a podiatrist instead of treating it myself."

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department.

Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Day 1, 1100:

S: Client reports fatigue over the last several months. Client reports intermittent epigastric discomfort upon exertion. Client reports experiencing occasional nausea and heart palpitations.

B: Client is a 60-year-old female. History of smoking 1 pack per day for the past 30 years. Past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The Father died at age 50 with coronary artery disease.

A: Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Bilateral breath sounds clear and equal. Denies shortness of breath. Respirations are even and unlabored. S1, S2 auscultated. No abnormal heart sounds auscultated. Bowel sounds normoactive x4 quadrants. Abdomen nondistended and nontender. Peripheral pulses palpable 2+. Skin warm, dry, and pink. Client reports chest pain as 4 on a scale of 0 to 10

R: Suggest admitting to telemetry unit for further monitoring.

A nurse is caring for a client who is hemorrhaging and hypotensive from esophageal variceal bleeding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers. The client's ABGS are: pH 7.48 (7.35 to 7.45), PaCO2 30 mm Hg (35 to 45 mm Hg), HCO3 24 mEq/L (21 to 28 mEq/L), PaO2 85 mm Hg (80 to 100 mm Hg). Which of the following acid- base imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing?

A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use while caring for the client?

A nurse is assessing a client for fluid volume deficit following lumbar spinal surgery. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication the client is at risk for fluid volume deficit?