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The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?

A client receives a prescription for 250 mg of tetracycline PO every other day for acne. Which instruction should the nurse give regarding the best way to take the medication?

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The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?

An older adult male client, who is a retired chef, is hospitalized with a diabetic ulcer on his foot. His daughter tells the nurse that her father has become increasingly obsessed with the way his food is prepared in the hospital. The nurse's response should be based on which information?

A client receiving mechanical ventilation has a pH of 7.26, PaCO2 of 68 mm Hg, and a PaO2 of 92 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

Reference Range: pH 17.35 to 7.45]

PaCO2 [35 to 45 mm Hg] PaO2 [80 to 100 mm Hg]

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

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Click to highlight the information that should inform the nurse about the client's mental health.

During the initial assessment, the nurse observes the client has poor hygiene and has dried food on his mouth with food stains on his clothing. He reports living his near job. He reports trouble sleeping. He reports smoking one-half pack of cigarettes a day. He denies pain. He denies thoughts of self-harm or thoughts of suicide.

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The nurse has received initial prescriptions for the client and is planning nursing care.

Select 2 outcomes that would be appropriate for the nurse to include for this client's plan of care.

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) begin to remove exam gloves after emptying a bedpan containing feces. The UAP slides two fingers inside one of the gloves and begins to roll the glove off. Which action should the nurse implement?

A parent asked the nurse how to care for their 4-year-old child after receiving the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

The nurse is caring for an older client with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who is reluctant to wear a bi-level positive airway pressure (BIPAP) mask. Which condition has been identified that is often associated with OSA?