The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for advanc…

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for advanced cirrhosis. The client has massive ascites, peripheral dependent edema in the lower extremities, nausea and vomiting, and dyspnea related to pressure on the diaphragm. Which indicator is the most reliable for tracking fluid retention?

The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with chr…

The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. The patient’s vital signs are blood pressure 130/78 mm Hg, respirations 42 breaths/min and labored with O2 saturation rate of 85%, pulse 102 beats/min, and pain level of 7 on a 0-to-10 scale. Which immediate nursing action is appropriate?