The nurse is caring for a patient who had abdominal surgery yesterday and is receiving morphine through patient controlled analgesia (PCA). What action by the nurse is a priority?

What are the most important nursing interventions for clients with possible renal calculi? List two.

Which assessment findings will the nurse anticipate in the client with cholelithiasis?

A child with a new diagnosis of Vesico-Uretal-Reflux VUR) is being discharged with a long term prescription for antibiotics. The parents ask why their child will be taking antibiotics for a long time. The nurse's best response is ...

A client is admitted with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). The client asks the nurse "Why did this happen? I have been taking my insulin as prescribed and following my diet carefully" The nurse reviews the client's chart and realizes that this emergency may be related to which common causes of DKA?

What is the priority action the nurse will take for a 4-year old client admitted with minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) who has hypertension and facial edema?

A child is admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. The nurse should evaluate the patient for which most likely associated symptoms?

In order to prevent dumping syndrome after Gastric Bypass surgery, the nurse will instruct the client to....

The initial bundle of care in sepsis includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse provides education to a female patient diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Which patient statements indicate a correct understanding of iron deficiency?

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Which information obtained by the nurse about a patient who has been taking prednisone 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?