The nurse is teaching the patient about the importance of balancing protein, carbohydrates, and fats in their diet. The nurse identifies that the teaching about carbohydrates is understood when the patient states. "Carbohydrates are best known for providing

A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female client. After opening the catheter kit and placing the pad under the patient, which of the following steps should the nurse perform next?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool guaiac test. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the test. The nurse should respond by stating that the stool guaiac is testing for which of the following findings in the client's feces?

A nurse is preparing to administer a bolus enteral feeding to a client who has a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has urinary incontinence about avoiding foods and beverages that can cause bladder irritation. The nurse should include that which of the following foods and beverages is a bladder irritant?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a 3-way urinary catheter with continuous irrigation. The nurse notes there has not been any urinary output in the last hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a light-skinned client who has an ileostomy

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record.

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Day 1:

Abdomen soft, nondistended.

Ileostomy present. Stoma is red.

Stoma draining brown liquid stool.

Client will not look at stoma

Client states they are not interested in learning about stoma care.

Day 2:

Ileostomy pouch changed

Skin surrounding stoma is reddened and has small open areas

A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube. After inserting the tube, the nurse tests the pH of the client's aspirate. Which of the following pH levels should the nurse identify as an indication of correct placement of the tube?

A nurse is completing the 8-hr I&O record for a client who consumed 4 oz of clear soda, 1 piece of toast. 12 oz of water, 1 cup of fruit-flavored gelatin, and 1/2 cup of chicken broth. The client also received 300 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV. The nurse should record how many mL of intake on the client's record? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.)

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has kidney stones Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is assisting with teaching a client who is preoperative for an ileostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?