A lab that could indicate dehydration is:

An RN reviews problems indentified for a client. Which problem should the nurse list as priority?

A nurse pays a house visit to a client who is currently NPO. The client expresses that he misses enjoying food with his family. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

An RN is completing vital signs on a client who was complaining about “not feeling just right.” Which data findings require immediate attention? (Select all that apply).

Which action by the patient demonstrates the patient needs further education regarding the use of an incentive spirometer?

What technique will the RN use to auscultate the apical pulse?

An male client 86 years of age with a diagnosis of vascular dementia and cardiomyopathy is exhibiting signs and symptoms of pneumonia. The nurse has attempted to assess his temperature using an oral thermometer, but the client is unable to follow directions to close his mouth and secure the thermometer sublingually. Additionally, he repeatedly withdraws his head when the nurse attempts to use a tympanic thermometer. How should the nurse proceed with this assessment?

A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify the priorities of care for an assigned client. Which statement indicates that the student correctly identifies the priority client needs?

What is the nursing priority when a patient who was admitted 2 days ago with abdominal pain begins experiencing dyspnea (shortness of breath)?

An RN has received the assignment for the day. Which of the clients will the RN care for first?