A post-surgical client is recovering in the hospital following bowel surgery. The client's family is eager to bring his favorite foods to make his stay more pleasant and has asked the nurse whether this practice is acceptable. The client is currently on a clear liquid diet. What food item would be acceptable for a clear liquid diet?

Which task related to pressure ulcer prevention can the nurse delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A post-surgical client is recovering in the hospital following bowel surgery. The client's family is eager to bring his favorite foods to make his stay more pleasant and has asked the nurse whether this practice is acceptable. The client is currently on a clear liquid diet. What food item would be acceptable for a clear liquid diet?

A client who came through the emergency department with a fractured leg will be transported to surgery within the hour and admitted as an inpatient. When the client asks how long hospitalization will occur after surgery, what is the appropriate nursing response?

A nurse explains the need for bathing to an elderly client who has been avoiding a daily bath. Which benefit of bathing should the nurse explain to the client?

The nurse is preparing to provide a bed bath to a client in a long-term care facility. The client states to the nurse, "I don't want a bath; I am going anywhere, so it doesn't matter.". Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do:

Upon assessment of a client's lungs, the nurse notes intermittent, high-pitched popping sounds heard, more notably on inspiration. This refers to which adventitious lung sound:

A nurse performing an integumentary inspection on a client gently pinches the skin in the chest area. The nurse is assessing which of the following:

A post-surgical patient reports feeling a "pop" in their surgical wound to the nurse. The nurse noted pinkish drainage on the client's dressing. Upon assessment, the nurse noted a protruding bowel loop. What should be the nurse's immediate action?

The nurse understands, when performing an abdominal assessment, which order is correct:

A client is prescribed:

Cipro 0.75 g PO every 12 hours.

Available is 750 mg tablets.

How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?