A client with metastatic cancer has asked the nurse about End-of-Life Care. What guidelines should the nurse include when explaining the care the team will provide? 

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Hospice Care at home. The client states they have lost their appetite and is refusing to eat or drink. Which nursing action(s) are appropriate for the nurse to implement to care for this client? Select All That Apply. 

A nurse is caring for a client that has a nasogastric tube attached to suction. The tube was inserted in the right nare. During the initial assessment the nurse finds that the client is lethargic, has dry mucous membranes and the BP is 102/64, RR 16. The nurse sees that the IV is running at 50mL/hr. What is the nurse’s MOST appropriate initial response?  

The client with diabetes received 8 units of regular insulin and 12 units of NPH insulin at 0730. At 0930 the client reports having a headache, feeling shaky and nervous. What is the probable cause for this client’s signs and symptoms? 

A client had developed hepatic encephalopathy secondary to cirrhosis of the liver. The client is very agitated. The nurse speaks in a calm manner while administering lactulose 30mL po. The nurse understands this medication is prescribed to treat the client’s encephalopathy. What is the desired outcome of this medication?   

A client with GERD is nausea. The nurse places a call to the health care provider to request a prescription for a medication that will relieve the nausea. The nurse anticipates the HCP will order which medication?

The student nurse correctly identifies that which of the following are characteristics of hoarding disorder? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

Design a comprehensive program for a person to either gain or lose weight. You must include detailed elements of at least the following aspects.   1. Current health/fitness status 2. Identifying attainable goals 3. Creating a diet and exercise plan 4. Expected outcomes/timeframes   You must be specific in your responses and accurate in any numbers you reference.

A client has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The health care provider has prescribed an oral antidiabetic agent that will lower blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin release from the cells of the pancreas. What type of oral antidiabetic agent does the nurse understand was prescribed? 

The “beauty myth” refers to the idea that