In caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the nurse notes that the client's serum phosphate level is elevated, with a converse decrease in serum calcium. Which nursing care goal is a priority, based on these laboratory findings?

A client with a history of gout presents to the clinic with an inflamed left knee. The client reports the knee is extremely painful to touch for the second time in 6 months. The healthcare provider prescribes colchicine and ibuprofen. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

An older female client who resides at an assisted living facility comes for an annual gynecological visit at the clinic and states she has a burning sensation when urinating. Assessment findings include: blood pressure 128/88 mm Hg, urine negative for bacteria, and ecchymotic areas on both forearms. She reports being sexually active and drinks beer once or twice a month. During this clinic visit, which intervention(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

A client shares with the nurse concerns of a possible stomach ulcer. The client is experiencing heartburn and a dull gnawing pain that is relieved with eating. Which is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who had a liver transplant. Which instruction is most important to include in this plan?

When conducting diet teaching for a client who is on a postoperative full liquid diet, which food(s) should the nurse encourage the client to eat? Select all that apply.

When assessing an older adult client, the nurse finds that the client is experiencing orthopnea and has an oxygen saturation reading of 93% on room air. Auscultation of the lungs reveals crackles and bilateral pedal edema are present. In which order should the nurse implement these actions? (Arrange in the order from first on top to last on the bottom.)

An older adult client with a history of heart failure is admitted to the medical unit after falling at home and has become increasingly confused. The client's spouse is designated as the client's power of attorney. When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

A client is admitted for blunt force chest trauma following a motor vehicle collision. A nasogastric (NG) tube was inserted in the emergency department and chest x-ray results indicate that the tip of the NG tube is in the left chest. Which priority action(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

The camp nurse is teaching adolescents about the prevention of tinea pedis. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A female client with degenerative disc disease and chronic sciatica is describing numbness and tingling down her left leg. Which assessment should the nurse obtain first?