A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated due to frequent diarrhea from a clostridium difficle infection. The physician has ordered 3,000 mL of D5NS over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only in the blank. [BLANK-1]

A male client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is scheduled to receive an erythropoietin injection today as part of the dialysis regimen. Recent laboratory results show a hemoglobin (Hg) level of 13.0 g/dL (normal reference range: 13.8-17.2 g/dL for males). Based on this information, how should the nurse respond?

A nurse is providing care to an older adult client who has a diminished gag reflex secondary to decreased muscle tone from aging. Diagnostic studies also reveal delayed esophageal emptying. The nurse would closely assess the client for which condition?

The nurse is teaching a group of clients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) some guidelines for eating to manage their condition. Which statement by the nurse should be included in the teaching?

A client with dementia early stage is using the faces picture scale to indicate pain level. See the scale below. Which instruction by the nurse about use of the scale is correct? Faces scale.png

An older resident is complaining of being constipated. Which action should the nurse take first when caring for this patient?

Client with type 2 diabetes for 12 years tells the nurse, “My vision has been a little blurry lately, but I don’t have time for eye appointments.”Which nursing response best focuses on reducing the risk of diabetic retinopathy progression?

A client is admitted to the hospital with limited mobility following a stroke. The client is frequently repositioned while in bed and is receiving physiotherapy to overcome right-sided lower extremity weakness. The nurse observes that the client often slides down in the bed, requiring frequent repositioning, and the absorbent pad under the client is wet with urine between changes. The client is being tube-fed and tolerating well. Based on this scenario, what factors does the nurse identify as putting the client at risk for skin breakdown? Select all that apply.

An elderly client admitted for dizziness often asks the nurse to repeat herself, appears frustrated and looks away during conversation, and often answers questions inappropriately. Which actions, by the nurse, would best improve communication?Select all that apply.

Which observation made by the nurse suggests that a client is having difficulty swallowing? Choose the best response.