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?

In reviewing a 50-year-old client’s medical record, the nurse notes that the last eye examination revealed an intraocular pressure of 28 mm Hg. The nurse will plan to assess

The nurse identifies the presence of age-associated memory impairment in the older adult who says,

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)

A patient is unsure of the decision to undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD) and wishes to discuss the advantages of this treatment with the nurse. Which statements by the nurse are accurate regarding PD? (Select all that apply)

The client asks the nurse if he can get out of bed while in Buck’s traction. The nurse should instruct the client

A patient receiving hemodialysis has had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?

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?

According to Isaiah Berlin, freedom from interference by others is called:

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