While obtaining vital signs on a client, the nurse notes that he is breathing heavily after walking to the exam room. His oral temperature reads abnormally low. Which statement best explains these findings?

A client has developed edema in the lower legs and feet, prompting her physician to prescribe furosemide, a diuretic medication. After the client has begun this new medication, what should the nurse anticipate occuring?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of severe dehydration. The client has been receiving intravenous fluids and nasogastric tube feedings. The nurse monitors fluid balance using which as the best indicator?

A nurse provides education and care for a patient with a new ostomy. Which of the following statements about ileostomies, colostomies, and ostomy care are correct? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client with a history of renal calculi and notes muscle weakness, constipation, and decreased deep tendon reflexes. These findings are consistent with which electrolyte imbalance?

Covers weeks 10, 11, & 12.

What is fecal occult blood?

A nurse has catheterized a client to obtain urine for measuring postvoid residual (PVR) amount. The nurse obtains 40 mL of urine. What should the nurse do next?

A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, the client states, “I am very nervous and scared to have surgery.” Which nursing action is the priority?

The older adult client was admitted to the emergency department for accidentally overdosing on prescribed medication. The client is prescribed several medications that have varying frequencies for administration. The nurse is providing tips to the client to prevent such an occurrence from happening again. What instructions would the nurse provide for the client? Select all that apply.