Which of the following should the nurse monitor to determine if the client's heart failure is improving?

A nurse at a diabetes clinic receives a call from a client with type 1 diabetes who reports nausea and a fever. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate to include in the client's sick day management?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who will be undergoing major abdominal surgery. Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of developing atelectasis?

The nurse is reviewing the preoperative checklist for a 66-year-old client scheduled for open abdominal surgery in one hour. The client has a history of hypertension, GERD, and smokes one pack per day. He is NPO since midnight. On assessment, the nurse notes the following:

•    Vital signs: BP 142/86, HR 96, RR 18, Temp 98.7°F, O₂ sat 98% on room air
•    Current labs: 
o    Hemoglobin: 10.5 g/dL (low)
o    Platelets: 100,000/mm³ (low)
o    INR: 10 (critically elevated)
o    Blood glucose: 144 mg/dL
o    Potassium: 3.1 mEq/L (low)
The client states, “I took my water pill this morning with a sip of water. Was that okay?”
Which finding should the nurse recognize as most likely to lead to a postoperative complication and report to the provider before proceeding with surgery?

After abdominal surgery, the nurse caring for a client assesses the client on the second day. The nasogastric tube is patent and is draining moderate amounts of greenish fluid. Which assessment finding would suggest that the client’s potassium level is too low?

A nurse is teaching a client with a family history of prostate cancer. What should the nurse provide to support early identification of prostate cancer?

A client is 2 days following a total hip replacement. Which activity, if observed by the nurse, would require immediate intervention?

How should the nurse position a client who has leg ulcers that are venous in origin?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who will be undergoing abdominal surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement as a first-line measure to minimize the risk of developing atelectasis?

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client with a history of recurring kidney stones. Which instruction should the nurse give to help prevent future stones?

Which of the following is a potentially severe complication involving the respiratory system in oncology patients? What should the nurse do to prevent complications associated with the respiratory system?