The nurse has just initiated oxygen by nasal cannula for a client with the medical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. What is the nurse’s next action to prevent complications?

A client exhibits confusion, capillary refill time greater than 3 seconds, low oxygen saturation readings, and decreased renal output. What NANDA nursing diagnosis problem statement should the nurse choose for this client?

The nurse is preparing to remove soiled gloves. What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is assessing an older client. What effects of aging, on the respiratory system, should the nurse keep in mind during this assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing an older client. What effects of aging, on the respiratory system, should the nurse keep in mind during this assessment? Select all that apply.

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive lung disease who is receiving oxygen at 1.5 liters per minute via nasal cannula is complaining of shortness of breath. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse wants to ensure that a client recovering from surgery does not develop thrombophlebitis. Which action should the nurse take to reduce the client’s risk of this postoperative complication?

The nurse is assessing a patient and recognizes that which of the following are signs and symptoms of heart failure? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is being observed for possible myocardial infarction. Which laboratory result would be most important for the nurse to discuss with the physician?

The client complains of difficulty breathing. Which assessment findings should the nurse associate with that complaint? Select all that apply.