A client has an order for a narcotic analgesic every three to four hours and he received his last dose three hours earlier. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take in response to the client’s request for pain medication on his first postoperative day?

A client with a urinary tract infection is to be discharged from the health care facility. After teaching the client about measures to prevent urinary infections, the nurse determines that further education is needed when the client states which of the following? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for client 82 years of age who is struggling to adapt to hearing loss as he ages. The nurse performs which of the following interventions to assist the client in adapting to this sensory deficit? Choose all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a frail older adult client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The client always remains in a sitting position to help him breathe more easily. Based on the understanding that prolonged sitting may put pressure on bony prominences, the nurse frequently assesses which area of this client?

A 55-year-old patient suffered a myocardial infarction 3 months ago. During their hospitalization, they had stents inserted in two different sites in the coronary arteries. They were also placed on a cholesterol-lowering agent and two antihypertensives. What type of care are they receiving?

When counseling a patient who had an MI (myocardial infarction) about nutrition, the nurse recommends increasing fiber in the diet. In addition to other benefits, how does fiber affect cholesterol?

A client who has difficulty sleeping expresses to the nurse that meditation may help him relax and get sleep. The nurse disregards the client’s comments and suggests a sleeping pill before going to bed. What cultural characteristic is the nurse demonstrating?

A client has an ileostomy, what type of stool would you expect the stoma to be excreting?

A client becomes verbally abusive to the nurse after having an argument with his/her spouse. Which coping mechanism is this client exhibiting?

The nurse is performing a routine assessment of a male client who has an artificial arm as a result of a small plane crash many years earlier. How should the nurse best understand this client’s health?