A patient on an American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet receives a breakfast tray and does not care for the oatmeal. Which food can be substituted for half a cup of oatmeal?

A patient who is just waking up after having a general anesthetic is agitated and confused. Which action should the nurse take first?

A client who is at risk for developing osteoporosis asks what can be done to decrease the risk of developing the disease. Which intervention would be the most beneficial for this client?

The nurse admits an elderly patient from the hospital to the rehabilitation center following hip surgery. The patient has not ambulated since the surgery. The nurse observes a stage III pressure ulcer on the patient’s heel. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

Which class of medication would place the patient at highest risk for developing a fungal infection of the throat?

What instructions should the nurse include for families to deal with the spatial disorientation of clients suffering dementia?

Which class of medication would place the patient at highest risk for developing a fungal infection of the throat?

The nurse is teaching a client who has rheumatoid arthritis about increasing physical rest as part of the treatment plan. What outcome goal should the nurse document for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a transfusion of one unit of packed cells because of blood loss during surgery. Thirty minutes after the unit of blood is hung, the client reports chills and back pain. The client’s blood pressure is 80/64 mm Hg. What should the nurse do first?

The client takes an oral anti-diabetic agent to control diabetes. The client has been very rushed and skipped lunch. How will this affect the client?