The nurse is reviewing information about four clients who are coming into the office today due to concerns about bowel elimination. Which of these clients is most likely to have a daily stool softener added to their treatment regimen?

Inadequate fluid intake slows the passage of chyme along the intestines. This slowed passage increases the absorption of fluid from the chyme. How does this decreased intake and increased passage time affect the feces expelled from the body?

A client has a documented stage III pressure ulcer on the right hip. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is providing instructions to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) regarding care of the older adult with vision loss. Which should the nurse tell the UAP about older adults and vision loss?

The nurse notes that an infant does not seem to respond to noises in the environment and has difficulty following the movement of toys. Which diagnostic tools does the nurse anticipate will be used to further assess this client? Select all that apply.

A pregnant client in the second trimester has a hemoglobin of 10 g/dL. The client confirms fatigue, but otherwise feels fine. Which action by the nurse is the priority when providing care to this client?

A client at 12 weeks gestation reports nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue. The client’s partner states they “are tired of the constant complaining”. Which priority nursing diagnosis should the nurse address?

The nurse is assessing a client who is 20 weeks pregnant. Which health issue should the nurse recognize as increasing this client’s risk for the development of preeclampsia?

Which pregnant client would have the greatest need for a nutritional assessment?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client. The client tells the nurse that he is constipated. What is the nurse’s initial action?