Which nursing care related to peripherally inserted IV catheters can reduce the incidence of catheter-related infections? 

Instructions for Students: Read the case scenario carefully. Then, answer the following questions based on your clinical judgment and understanding of nursing care for a client with chronic renal failure. Case Scenario: Client Name: Henry MartinezAge: 62Medical History: Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (15 years), Chronic Renal Failure (diagnosed 2 years ago)Medications: Lisinopril, Metformin, Erythropoietin, Furosemide Chief Complaint: Increasing fatigue, swelling in lower legs, and shortness of breath with minimal exertion. Vital Signs: BP: 168/92 mmHg HR: 92 bpm RR: 22/min O2 Sat: 95% on room air Weight: 88 kg (baseline: 84 kg) Lab Results: BUN: 58 mg/dL Creatinine: 6.1 mg/dL Potassium: 6.3 mEq/L Hemoglobin: 8.2 g/dL GFR: 12 mL/min/1.73 m² Albumin: 2.8 g/dL Case Study Question : Multiple Choice Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to manage Mr. Martinez’s elevated potassium level?

A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes who reports feeling shaky and sweaty. The nurse checks the blood glucose and finds it is 48 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse take first?

Read the case scenario carefully. Then, answer the following questions based on your clinical judgment and understanding of nursing care for a client with multiple chronic health conditions. Client: James Holloway  Age: 76  Medical History: Type 2 Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Stroke in 2021  Admission: Post-operative Day 2 following bowel obstruction surgery  Clinical Notes:  Foley catheter in place since surgery  Central line (right internal jugular) for antibiotics and fluids  Bedrest with bathroom privileges  NPO, awaiting bowel sounds  Wound is dry and intact  No documented bowel movement yet  Question:  The nurse is preparing to flush Mr. Holloway’s central line. Which of the following actions demonstrates best practice to prevent a Central Line AssociatedBlood Stream Infection (CLABSI)?     

Case Scenario (continued): Mr. Martinez has just completed his scheduled hemodialysis treatment. He reports mild dizziness when standing. His post-dialysis vital signs are: BP: 98/62 mmHg HR: 88 bpm O2 sat: 96% on room air Symptoms: No chest pain or shortness of breath; no confusion. Dialysis notes: The nurse observes minor oozing from the AV fistula site.He is scheduled to be discharged home today and receives outpatient hemodialysis 3 times per week. Case Study Question: Multiple Choice Which of the following post-dialysis assessments requires immediate follow-up?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours post-abdominal surgery. The client reports mild abdominal discomfort and has hypoactive bowel sounds. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to promote the return of bowel function and prevent constipation?

When designing a training program, the specific sport demands of an athlete will be considered in relation to these trainable characteristics EXCEPT

To lift the amount of weight on a barbell, motor units are sequentially activated from smallest to largest due to the

What is one of the major differences in physical capabilities between women and men that limits performance outcomes in several sports?

Proper deceleration and jump-landing mechanics can help to prevent what common sports injury amongst females?