A client with cirrhosis of the liver develops ascites, and the health care provider prescribes spironolactone. What should the nurse monitor the client for?

A client with a long history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital with ascites and jaundice. A diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis is made. Which is a nursing priority?

A nurse administers lactulose to a client with cirrhosis of the liver. Which laboratory test change leads the nurse to determine that the lactulose is effective?

A client is at high risk for developing ascites because of cirrhosis of the liver. How should the nurse assess for the presence of ascites?

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with the diagnosis of mild heart failure. Which type of lung sounds should the nurse expect to hear?

A client with heart failure has anxiety. Which effect of anxiety makes it particularly important for the nurse to reduce the anxiety of this client?

A nurse expects that a client with right-sided heart failure will exhibit which of these signs or symptoms?

A nurse is obtaining a health history on a client admitted to the hospital with heart failure. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect the client to report?

A client with congestive heart failure is receiving intravenous digoxin (Cardoxin) therapy. The registered nurse identifies that which items on the client’s care plan are appropriate for a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to perform? Select all that apply.

Which serum laboratory values in a client with urinary problems may indicate the risk of developing muscle weakness and cardiac arrhythmias?