The nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis prevention to a group of postmenopausal woman. A participant shows that she needs more instruction when she states, “I will

A client has lost his left leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident. He has been angry and not participating in his self-care. He feels “ugly” and doesn’t think his girlfriend will want him anymore.  An appropriate and realistic short-term goal would be

A client with a cataract would most likely demonstrate which symptoms?

The nurse is aware that the factor in a client’s history that may have contributed to a present problem of renal calculi would be

A 74-year old female client comes to an ambulatory clinic in moderate distress with a probable diagnosis of acute UTI. Which assessment findings would the nurse be monitoring?

When helping a client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan a daily routine, the nurse informs the client that it is most helpful to

The client has impaired swallowing following a recent stroke.  Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to include in the dietary management of this client? (select all that apply)

What interventions can be taught to prevent constipation in the older adult? (select all that apply)

A client admitted with a head injury has admission vital signs of temperature 98.6° F (37° C), blood pressure 128/68, pulse 110, and respirations 26. Which set of vital signs, if taken 1 hour after admission, will be of most concern to the nurse?

An x-ray of a client’s arm reveals a comminuted fracture of the radial bone. The nurse understands that with a comminuted fracture: