An older client with Type 2 diabetes reports experiencing leg pain when walking short distances, and that the pain is relieved by rest. Which client behavior indicates an understanding of healthcare teaching to promote more effective arterial circulation?

The nurse on the medical-surgical unit is receiving a transfer report from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse for a client who had an exploratory laparotomy. The PACU nurse provides the following information: "1,000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride is infusing at 125 mL/hr into the left wrist with 600 mL remaining.

Ondansetron 4 mg IV every 8 hours is prescribed for nausea. The last dose was administered at 0700. The client is currently describing pain at a level 2 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. The client has a prescription for hydromorphone 1 mg IV every 2 hours PRN for pain. The last dose was administered at 1000."

Which additional information should the PACU nurse report?

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At 2000, the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reported the client's vital signs as a temperature of 102.1° F (38.9° C) orally, a heart rate of 62 beats/minute, respirations of 19 breaths/minute, and a blood pressure of 124/68 mm Hg.

Which action(s) should the nurse take? Select all that apply

A client admitted to the psychiatric unit diagnosed with major depression wants to sleep during the day, refuses to take a bath, and refuses to eat.

Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

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Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who had an above the knee amputation (AKA) and their spouse. The client expresses fear about going home and requests to stay in the hospital one more day.

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

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Which are the 3 most important goals that would help the nurse evaluate the treatment of this client at discharge?

A client tells the nurse about beginning an exercise program a month ago to lose weight and improve sleep. The client states, "It still takes at least two hours to fall asleep at night." Which action should the nurse implement?