The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected diagnosis of hypercalcemia. Which sign/symptom would be an indication of this electrolyte imbalance?

The nurse is reinforcing diet teaching for a client on a low-sodium diet for hypertension. The nurse determines that there is a need for further teaching when the client makes which statement?

A patient drank a half cup (4 ounces) of coffee, a glass (4 ounces) of orange juice, and a carton (8 ounces) of milk with breakfast. What should the nurse document as the patient’s intake for breakfast?

A nurse is caring for a patient on a low-fat diet. Which water-soluble vitamin should be included when planning this patient’s diet?

Which of the following statements is true of alcohol use disorder?

The nurse reviews a client’s serum sodium level and notes that the level is 150 mEq/L. The primary health care provider prescribes dietary instructions for the client based on the sodium level. Which food items would the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)

A client is resuming a diet after a gastrectomy (stomach removal). To minimize complications, the nurse would instruct the client to avoid which behavior?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of severe dehydration. The client has been receiving intravenous (IV) fluids and nasogastric (NG) tube feedings. What is the best indicator of fluid balance for the nurse to monitor?

The nurse teaches a client with hypertension to recognize the signs and symptoms that may occur during periods of elevated blood pressure. The nurse determines that the client understands the teaching if the client states that which sign or symptom is associated with this condition? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is collecting data from a client about pitting edema and notes an indentation of 6 mm at the point of pressure. Which of the following numbers should the nurse document to indicate the intensity of the client’s edema?