A nurse is caring for a 62-year-old patient who underwent total hip replacement surgery. The patient is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to immobility following the procedure. The nurse plans to implement preventive measures. Which intervention is most effective for preventing DVT in this patient?

A nurse is providing a complete bed bath for a 75-year-old patient who is immobile due to a stroke. The nurse explains the process to the patient before beginning. Which sequence of steps should the nurse follow to ensure proper hygiene and prevent infection during the bed bath?

A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old patient who was recently diagnosed with a chronic illness. The patient states, “I feel so overwhelmed by this diagnosis, and I don’t know how to handle it.” The nurse discusses coping mechanisms and stress management techniques to help the patient adjust. Which statement by the patient indicates effective coping?  

The client is complaining of diminished appetite. Which initial action should the nurse take?

If a client has cancer and is being treated with chemotherapy, the greatest food safety concern is

A client experiences bloating gas and diarrhea after eating ice cream or drinking milk.  These symptoms are related to 

Most clients with cystic fibrosis require a  

The client newly-diagnosed with Type I Diabetes-Mellitus asks the nurse about exercise. The nurse’s best response is for the client to  

The nurse is educating a client who received a liver transplant. Long-term nutritional management may be customized to prevent which of the following?  

While teaching a client who had recently undergone bone marrow transplantation and is on neutropenic precautions, the nurse instructs to avoid which food choice?