A client who has had osteoarthritis for 7 years comes into the clinic. The client has tried multiple medical and alternative treatments with minimal relief to their joint pain. Which psychosocial problem should the nurse understand the client is at risk for? 

The nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours post operative foot surgery. The nurse assesses the presence of edema in the operative foot. What nursing measure will the nurse implement to control edema?

A client who had an ileostomy one week ago is being prepared for discharge today. What education should the nurse include regarding the care of the ostomy? 

The nurse is assessing the client who is day one post-operative with a left total knee replacement (LTKR). The client has been refusing to go to physical therapy. Which assessment data warrants IMMEDIATE interventions?

The nurse is administering Lactulose (cephulac) therapy to a client with early stages of hepatic encephalopathy. Which outcome will the nurse assess for the effectiveness of this medication? 

The nurse is teaching the client with diabetes about healthy diets. The nurse would instruct that which of the following classes of nutrients supplies energy to the body? 

The nurse is caring for the visually impaired client who has been admitted to the hospital. The client can only see large objects as shadows. Which of the following interventions can the nurse employ to keep the client independent during the hospitalization. 

Which of the following signs should the nurse document as part of the cues that correlate with fluid volume deficit?

Which of the following client cues would the nurse recognize as a sign of a visual disturbance? 

The nurse is caring for several clients and understands that which of the following factors will increase the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?