A nurse manager is leading a quality improvement initiative on a dementia care unit where clients have experienced weight loss and increased agitation during mealtimes. Which combination of environmental and nutritional interventions would most effectively address these concerns? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a neonate in the NICU who was born one hour ago. The mother was diagnosed with chorioamnionitis at the time of delivery. The newborn has poor tone, a weak cry, tachypnea, grunting, and retractions. After stabilizing the newborn with intravenous fluids and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), the nurse assists with a complete diagnostic evaluation, which includes (select all that apply)

 A client on the adult psychiatric unit repeatedly spreads false rumors about other clients, disrupting the therapeutic environment. Which initial nursing action is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who is experiencing hepatic encephalopathy. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate to help manage this condition? (Select all that apply.)

A school nurse is educating parents of a 9-year-old child with ADHD who struggles to complete homework assignments. Which evidence-based strategy should the nurse prioritize when teaching parents about improving task completion?

A psychiatric nurse is conducting a family education session for parents of a 12-year-old diagnosed with conduct disorder. Assessment data includes: Parent reports of feeling overwhelmed Inconsistent parental responses to behaviors Current behavior management focuses on punishment Escalating aggressive incidents at home Family conflict during limit-setting Parents express motivation to learn new strategies Analyze the situation and determine the most effective evidence-based parenting intervention to recommend.

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with fulminant hepatitis. The results show an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 6.2 and decreased platelet count of 80,000/mm³. The client is lethargic with Right Upper Quadrant pain and has new-onset petechiae. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate? 

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 14-year-old male client, diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder and admitted to an adolescent substance abuse unit. Assessment data reveals: parents report recurring school problems; client demonstrates hostile body language including crossed arms and abrupt movements; client’s verbal communication indicates resistance: “Okay, ask your stupid questions, but don’t expect me to cooperate!” Analyze the following therapeutic responses and select the option that best promotes engagement while addressing the client’s emotional state.

The circulating nurse, working in the operating room, understands that their role includes  

A nurse is caring for a client in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe in this phase?