When the nurse is designing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with pheochromocytoma, a goal statement should be prepared that relates to which topic?

A client returns to the acute care unit following surgery with 0.9% normal saline infusing at 45 drops/minute through tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per ml. The postoperative prescriptions include 0.9% normal saline at 75 ml/hour to alternate with Lactated Ringer's solution at 75 ml/hour. An intravenous infusion pump is not available. What action should the nurse implement?

The home health nurse is visiting an older client who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago following hip pinning surgery. The client lives with her daughter, who prepares the family meals. In discussing nutrition for postoperative healing, which food choices should the nurse suggest for this client's diet? (Select all that apply.)

Nursing assessment of a client with type 2 diabetes reveals that the client is 5' 6" tall (167.6 cm), weighs 238 pounds (108.2 Kg), works behind a desk all day, does not exercise, and smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily. In planning care for this client, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

A 4-year-old girl returns to the pediatrician's office for a postoperative visit following hospitalization for minor surgery. When observing the child in the waiting area, which behavior should-the nurse consider normal for this age child

A client with a hemothorax has a chest tube in the fourth intercostal space connected to suction at 20 cm H2O pressure. Four hours after insertion, which client outcome should the nurse consider to be within normal limits for this client?

A client who is multiparous on the postpartum unit reports intense cramping while breastfeeding. What instruction should the nurse provide to this client?

While assessing placement of a nasogastric tube (NGT), the nurse aspirates cloudy green fluid into a syringe. Which intervention should the nurse Implement?

In conducting community health teaching, the nurse plans to describe foods that will help prevent rickets. What food product should the nurse recommend as the best dietary source for preventing rickets?

The nurse is planning a fall prevention program for the residents at a long-term care facility. Which intervention is most important in providing a safe environment?

The nurse is admitting an older client with possible malnutrition. Which parameters are most indicative of the client's nutritional status?