The nurse is caring for a male client with decreased circulation in the lower extremities. The client washes his feet in the shower but is unable to bend safely to dry the feet.
While drying the client's feet, the nurse should emphasize the need to thoroughly dry which area of the feet?

A client presents to the doctor's office with a report of fatigue and difficulty sleeping.
Which information should the nurse recognize as a potential contributing factor?

Which of the following responses would be the most therapeutic when communicating with a client who has recently had a visit from their significant other and is displaying changes in behavior?

After a long bed rest, a client with a Foley catheter and wrist restraints has repeatedly removed the antibiotic (G) tube and NG tube.
At checking the restraints, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A healthcare organization requires nurses to chart by exception. Which assessment should the nurse document?

The nurse observes that a client is using accessory muscles. Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first?

A client arrives at the emergency department (ED) with severe right upper quadrant pain.
To assess the quality of the client's pain, which approach should the nurse use?

The nurse is using guided imagery with a client who is experiencing chronic pain.
What should the nurse direct the client's attention on during the session?

How should the nurse document the finding of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs?

A client is in contact isolation due to a stage IV coccyx wound infected with MRSA. The nurse plans interventions to prevent multiple infections.
Which intervention is most appropriate to prevent the spread of MRSA to others?

The nurse is planning to provide mouth care to an unconscious client.
Which statement is accurate for implementing mouth care to this client?