Which type of stool would the nurse assess in a client who states "I am experiencing abdominal cramping and having frequent bowel movements"?

The home care nurse visits a patient with a history of heart failure who has complaints of dyspnea. The nurse notes the patient has pitting edema in their feet and ankles. Based upon the patient's assessment, what additional finding might the nurse expect in regards to the patient's lung sounds?

A nurse has volunteered for a local health fair to do blood pressure checks on participants to screen for hypertension. Which level of prevention does this activity represent?

A 60-year-old client is experiencing pain that is caused by distention of the veins in their rectum. What health problem is this client most likely experiencing?

Where does gas exchange occur?

A nurse touches a patient's hand to indicate caring and support. What channel of communication is the nurse using within Berlo's Model of Communication?

A nurse caring for a patient who is hospitalized following a right knee replacement is preparing a discharge plan for the patient. Which action should be the focus of this termination phase of the helping relationship?

A client who is recovering from surgery has been ordered a clear liquid diet. The nurse will be able to offer which new item that would be considered on a clear liquid diet to the client?

For which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate the need for a pureed diet?

A 73 year old client has been admitted to the hospital for their respiratory disease of COPD. The client states that they have no appetite and eat very little throughout the day due to shortness of breath. The client also states that they have lost significant amounts of weight over the past several months. The nurse caring for the client is concerned that the client may be suffering from malnutrition. Which lab value would the nurse want to check to determine if the client is malnourished?

A 65 year old client is being seen at the outpatient clinic for a routine physical exam. The abdominal assessment shows distention, firmness, and the client states tenderness throughout the 4 quadrants. Upon further questioning of the client the following is determined; a slight decrease in appetite. consumes 320 mL of water per day along with 320 mL of other fluids such as coffee and soda, snacks frequently on cheese and crackers rather than full meals, and does not get much activity. Client states they have one to two bowel movements per week of hard formed stool. Based on the physical assessment and the answered questions what would be the recommended interventions for this client?

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