Patient Data

Exhibits

Review H and P, nurse's note, and laboratory results.

What other nutritional recommendation(s) would be helpful for this client in reducing risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus? Select all that apply.

A client is scheduled for an IV pyelogram today. The nurse instructs the client that the x-ray visualizes the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Which information is most important for the nurse to gather before the client goes for the x-ray?

After receiving a change of shift report for clients on a medical-surgical unit, which activity should the nurse delegate to the practical nurse (PN)?

The home care nurse provided self-care instructions for a client with chronic venous insufficiency caused by deep vein thrombosis. What instruction(s) should the nurse include in the client's discharge teaching plan? Select all that apply.

A client experiencing recurrent episodes of depression expresses a desire to discontinue the prescribed antidepressant medication. The client reports feeling less depressed after taking the medication for the past few weeks but dislikes the side effects. What is the best response for the nurse to provide?

A client who has borderline personality disorder is being discharged today. When the nurse makes morning rounds, the client begins the interaction by claiming the night shift nurse is aloof and expresses joy to see that, "My favorite nurse is on duty now." Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client's dichotomous tendency?

A client with Addison's disease becomes weak, confused, and dehydrated following the onset of an acute viral infection. The client's laboratory values include a sodium of 129 mEq/L (129 mmol/L), a glucose of 54 mg/dL (2.97 mmol/L), and a potassium of 5.3 mEq/L (5.3 mmol/L). When reporting the findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which intravenous medication?
Reference Range:
Sodium [136 to 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mmol/L)],
Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)],
Potassium [3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mmol/L)]

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Review H and P and laboratory results.

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For the nutrition education portion of the visit, the nurse focuses on

A client who has borderline personality disorder is being discharged today. When the nurse makes morning rounds, the client begins the interaction by claiming the night nurse is aloof and expresses joy to see that, "My favorite nurse is on duty now." Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client's dichotomous tendency?

When performing suctioning for a client with a tracheostomy, which action should the nurse include?

Patient Data

Which interventions are indicated to promote positive outcomes for the patient? Select all that apply.