A nurse is educating a client about osteoarthritis and how best to manage the condition at home. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates that more teaching is necessary?

The client asks the nurse “My doctor told me that I should use my short-acting inhaler for my asthma flare-ups that happen just once in awhile. I have more than one inhaler, so which one should I use?”

The nurse is caring for a client who reports experiencing pain in the left lower leg when walking which is relieved by rest.  What does the nurse suspect the client is most likely experiencing?

Which finding indicates that the client receiving therapy for vitamin B 12 deficiency is having the desired effect?

When reinforcing teaching about foot care for a client living with diabetes, the nurse should instruct the client to do which of the following:

An older adult client with a history of diabetes mellitus and renal calculi is admitted with acute pyelonephritis. The client presents with shaking chills, a temperature of 101.5°F (38.6°C), and severe flank pain. Which action should the nurse implement first?

Matching.  For each client select the medication that would be the most appropriate medication for the treatment of the given disorder. Not all answers are used and answers may not be used more than once.

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  Which of the following is consistent with this diagnosis?

Following a motorcycle accident, a 58-year-old client arrives in the emergency department with massive left lower leg swelling. Which action will the nurse take first?

A client with acute appendicitis asks the​ nurse, “Why​ don’t you give me a heating​ pad? I think that will help me with my​ pain.” The​ nurse’s response should be based on which​ reason?