The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. The patient reports feeling “bored and caged,” and asks when he can resume normal activities. Which finding indicates that bed rest may be discontinued?

A nurse assesses a male client who is recovering from a urologic procedure. Which assessment finding indicates an obstruction of urine flow?

The nurse reads on a client’s chart that the client has exophthalmos. What assessment finding is consistent with this diagnosis?

A nurse teaches a client with functional urinary incontinence. Which statement should the nurse include in this client’s teaching?

The nurse is discussing alternative therapies with a patient who has cystitis. The patient asks the nurse if there are any dietary changes that might help. What response is most appropriate?

A home health nurse assesses a client with diabetes who has a new cast on the arm. The nurse notes the client’s fingers are pale, cool, and slightly swollen. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with a mild case of bunions. Which suggestion would be most important for the nurse to give this client?

Your patient has a history of angle-closure glaucoma. What type of medications should this patient avoid?

The nurse urges a female patient with gonorrhea to seek medical care. Which complication(s) can occur if gonorrhea is left untreated? (Select all that apply.)

A student nurse is preparing morning medications for a client who had a stroke. The student plans to hold the docusate sodium (Colace) because the client had a large stool earlier. What action by the supervising nurse is best?