A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers.  Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client’s skin? 

The nurse is performing a home visit to an elderly client recovering from hip surgery.  The woman seems confused an has dry mucous membranes.  When asked about her fluid intake, that patient states, “I stop drinking water early in the day because it is just too difficult to get up during the night to go to the bathroom.” What would be the nurse’s best response?

A client is being discharged and is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis.  Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?  

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the medical unit 72 hours ago with pyloric stenosis.  A nasogastric tube placed upon admission has been on low intermittent suction ever since.  Upon review of the morning’s blood work, the nurse notices that the client’s potassium is below the reference range. The nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of what imbalance?

The nurse is caring for a client with severe diarrhea.  The nurse recognizes that the client is at risk for developing which acid-base imbalance? 

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for developing respiratory acidosis following surgery.  Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? 

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic injury in a workplace accident.  The client is reporting dyspnea because of abdominal pain.  An ABG reveals the following results: pH 7.28, pC02 50 and HC03 23.  The nurse should recognize the likelihood of what acid-base disorder?

A client is receiving fluid resuscitation after a burn.  Which finding indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate for this client?

EXTRA CREDIT (Worth up to 5 points) Give an example of an organism that produces a latent infection and describe that organism’s life cycle.

Which of the following are used in would cleaning and care (Choose 3)