The nurse is preparing the client for discharge.

Exhibits

For each potential discharge instruction, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and requires insulin injections. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is using a straight-legged cane for ambulation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate and now is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sustained a full-thickness burn and is in the emergent phase of the burn. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to admit a client who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following items should the nurse place in the client's room?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy. The client tells the nurse, "I don't want anyone to see me with this bag." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking heparin to prevent deep-vein thrombosis and has bloody stools. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who states, "I can't pay for my care because my kid took all my money." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of an older adult client. Which of the following subjective findings suggests that the client may have cataracts?