An older female resident of a long-term care facility is experiencing frequent episodes of urinary incontinence. Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement with this client?

While turning a client who recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), the nurse assesses for pressure areas and skin breakdown. The skin over the sacral area is intact with non- blanchable redness. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement for this immobile client?

Which breakfast selection indicates that the client understands the nurse's instructions about the dietary management of osteoporosis?

A client is admitted with possible pneumonia. When entering the room, the nurse observes the client's face as seen in the picture. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?

An older adult client arrives to the emergency department after experiencing two days of fever, nausea, and vomiting. The client gives the nurse a bag of home medications and reports a history of insulin dependent diabetes mellitus with an onset of blurred vision. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

While cleansing a client's surgical incision, the nurse observes the incision as seen in the picture. How should the nurse document the appearance of the incision?

An adult client has been hospitalized for the past three weeks due to complications experienced following elective surgery. When the client's condition first began to deteriorate, the client's spouse reminded the healthcare provider that the client has a living will explaining the desire for a natural death. The healthcare provider does not agree with the client's living will and refuses to honor it. Which action should the nurse take?

When evaluating the effectiveness of a client's nursing care, the nurse first reviews the expected outcomes identified in the plan of care. What action should the nurse take next?

A surgical incision that is healing by secondary intention develops a thick tan exudate. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse enters the room of an older adult client and observes the client positioned in a wheelchair as seen in the picture. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is preparing to push the client's wheelchair in the hallway. Which instruction should the nurse provide the UAP before the client is moved into the hallway?

The nurse is assessing an older female client who was admitted to a long-term facility two days ago. The resident refuses to go to the dining room for meals and calls for help with all activities of daily living. Which nursing problem is best to include in this client's plan of care?