Which of the following interventions would be the best for a patient  with the nursing diagnosis of excess fluid volume?

A nurse is preparing to interview a client and is reviewing therapeutic communication techniques. Which of the following should the nurse include in the interview to invite the client to clarify feelings?

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing grief. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the client has developed clinical depression?

The nurse collects a capillary blood glucose (CBG) = 479 for a client requiring insulin coverage. Use the following formula to calculate the amount of insulin (units) to be administered. If necessary, round to the nearest whole number. (CBG – 100) ÷ 30 = # units to be administered ____________ units

The nurse is providing care for a patient who presented to the clinic today for their annual comprehensive assessment. Which statement is the best for ending the history interview?

The nurse enters the room of a diabetic patient. It is 11:30 am. The patient is diaphoretic, tachycardic, anxious, states she is hungry, and doesn’t remember where she is. This patient is most likely showing signs of what?

Which of the following methods is/are used in the adjustment of tonicity?

Which additional assessment finding does the nurse expect in the client with a venous ulcer on the left ankle?

The nurse is aware that the apical pulse is the most reliable noninvasive way to assess cardiac function. The nurse knows the best area for auscultating the apical pulse?

A nurse is caring for a child who is irritable and angry because their parents are getting a divorce. Which of the following represents the most important reason why the nurse should establish a therapeutic relationship with the client?