The home health nurse is caring for an older adult client living alone at home who is incontinent of urine and changes the adult diaper (pad) daily. The nurse plans care based on which nursing concern?

A client tells a nurse, "I do not think I can have the recommended heart surgery because transfusions are against my religion." What is the best response of the nurse in this situation?

An older adult client is brought to the emergency department via ambulance due to a fall. The client does not speak the area's dominant language. Shortly after the client arrives, several family members and a neighbor who called the ambulance arrive, all of whom speak the area's dominant language. When attempting to gather information about what happened, which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A client is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Who is usually responsible for deciding what, when, and how the client should be told?

A client is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for an older adult client at risk for constipation. Which intervention by the nurse will decrease this risk?

The nurse is providing perioperative teaching to a client who is preparing for a left mastectomy due to breast cancer. Which teaching about a Jackson-Pratt drain will the nurse include?

A nurse is educating a client about regional anesthesia. Which statement is accurate about this type of anesthesia?

nurse is talking with a coworker about the diversity of cultures in the client population being admitted to their unit. During the conversation, the coworker becomes defensive about personal beliefs and values that are different. The coworker becomes condescending and begins to ridicule the values of the different client populations, stating, "Their beliefs and values are really out there. They make absolutely no sense. No way would I ever believe them. The nurse interprets the coworker's behavior and statements as reflective of which concept?

Why is acute pain said to be protective in nature?

A nurse is providing care for a client who recently immigrated from another country. The nurse says, "You have to get up and walk whether you want to or not." This statement is an example of: