Exhibits here

The client reports having a cold earlier in the week, but she was feeling better before the hike. The nurse begins client education and asks the client what potential asthma triggers may have  been involved in her recent exacerbation. For each statement click to specify if the client has an  understanding or no understanding of asthma triggers. 

Client Statements below.

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). When providing teaching on lowering blood glucose levels and increasing serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, which instruction should the nurse include?

When assessing a newborn girl with salt-wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21 hydroxylase deficiency, the nurse notes that the infant has an enlarged clitoris. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

An older client is being admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility after a long hospitalization. The nurse is performing a functional assessment with the client. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is having gastrointestinal (GI) difficulties is undergoing diagnostic procedures.

The client asks the nurse about the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Which information should the nurse offer?

A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint, red, round spots on the skin. Which result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

Six weeks after the birth of a child with Trisomy 21, the parents return to the prenatal clinic for a follow-up visit. They have spoken with a genetic counselor, but are still unsure about the risk of having another child with Trisomy 21. The couple brings literature from the counselor with them, and asks the nurse to explain it. Which action should the nurse take?

While changing a client's postoperative dressing, the nurse observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the healthcare provider, the nurse should note which of the client's laboratory values?

Patient Data

What other treatments might be helpful for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse at the 9-month visit reviews the child's height, weight, and feeding progression history.

What should the nurse advise the parents concerning the child's nutrition? Select all that apply

A 7-year-old female child admitted to pre-op for scheduled surgery. Focused assessment completed. Lung sounds are clear to auscultation (CTA), heart sounds clear with normal sinus rhythm, skin clear with no breakdown.

• Abdomen soft with bowel sounds heard in all 4 quadrants.
• A feeding tube is present on the abdomen
• Site is clean and clear.
• Consents for surgery signed by parent at preadmission visit.
• Peripheral IV (PIV) 22 gauge inserted in right forearm with assistance from another nurse.
• Cried throughout procedure.
• Comforted by parent and use of touch music.
• IV fluids at 75 mL/hr started.

Client transported to operating room (OR) and The nurse is developing the plan of care for the child. To provide atraumatic care for this child post-operatively, what will be the priority?