When does the nurse talk to the client about the treatment?
The nurse is present when the physician talks to the client about a treatment that is less invasive than surgery, but that will likely relieve some of the client's symptoms. Later, the client asks the nurse to review with her spouse the treatment offered. What does the nurse talk about with the spouse?
What does the nurse determine about the client after assessing?
After assessing a client, the nurse determines that the client has incomplete emptying of the bladder with reports of dribbling, hesitancy, and frequency. Which interventions would the nurse include for this client?
What would the nurse do if the client has incomplete emptying?
After assessing a client, the nurse determines that the client has incomplete emptying of the bladder with reports of dribbling, hesitancy, and frequency. Which interventions would the nurse include for this client? 1. Have client attempt to void again (double voiding).
What patient teaching should the nurse provide to a client receiving home O2?
A client is receiving home O2. What patient teaching should the nurse provide Post a no smoking sign or a 02 in use sign Know where the closest fire extinguisher is Have client wear cotton clothing Ensure all electric machinery is in working order and grounded Do not use flammable material
What is the vital sign of a nurse after abdominal surgery?
The nurse obtains the vital signs which include a heart rate of 120 beats/minute and respirations of 35 breaths/minute.
What is a DKA nurse?
The nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed withdiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The client reports abdominal pain and nausea, and presents with fruity-scented breath. The nurse performs a finger stick blood glucose with a reading too high to register.
What does a nurse observe when taking a health history of a new client who reports pain in his left lower
This pain is relieved with rest and the nurse observes that the left lower leg is slightly edematous and is hairless.
How often should a nurse walk after heart surgery?
The client has been walking on a regular basis for about a week and walks for 15 minutes 3 times a day.
What is an appropriate intervention for a client with Somogyi effect?
An appropriate intervention for a client with Somogyi effect would be to decrease the evening dose of intermediate acting insulin, however, the nurse must first determine that the client is in fact experiencing the Somogyi effect. 4. Incorrect: This is an intervention; assessment should come first.
Does chemotherapy cause fatigue?
Though fatigue in cancer clients can have many causes, the nurse should check current laboratory results for decreased RBCs, hematocrit or hemoglobin caused by chemotherapy. Decreased levels of these elements are a side effect of chemotherapy and could definitely contribute to fatigue or exhaustion. 1.