A nurse is providing care to a client who has rheumatoid art…
A nurse is providing care to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and reports experiencing pain and swelling of joints in both feet. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest the client use to assist with comfort?
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The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. Upon assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic and has audible crackles on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present?
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The nurse is caring for a patient postoperative day 1 following an open exploratory laparotomy with a large abdominal incision. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent respiratory complications in this client?
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A 78-year-old client with a history of chronic renal failure arrives to the Emergency Department. The client reports abdominal cramping and paresthesia progressing to muscle weakness. The client’s partner reports increasing irritability over the last few days and prominent tremors. The client typically attends hemodialysis every other day; however, has not had access to transportation for the last 4 days. Based on the client’s history and manifestations which intervention would the nurse plan administer?
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