Examine the four topographic maps above (maps A-D). Each shows a river flowing down a valley, with a red line drawn across the width of the valley. Each map has the contour interval written in the lower right corner. Given the information available, which river would you classify as the highest gradient?

A patient who is a heavy smoker has been told by the physician to stop smoking, but does not want to use a smoking cessation patch. The nurse suggests that the most effective alternative is:

The patient with a recent abdominal incision has an abdominal binder applied. The nurse explains that this appliance helps reduce pain by:

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with sleep apnea. What should the nurse do in order to promote safe sleep in the client?

A patient who has job-related stress and chronic back pain wants to start exercising but dislikes physical activity. The nurse suggests that the most beneficial therapy for this patient is:

A nurse is caring for a patient with cancer. The patient is interested in complementary treatments to help relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Which would the nurse expect the health-care provider to recommend?

The nurse is caring for a client with weakness who is ambulatory but tires easily. Which method for urinary elimination does the nurse recommend?

To help reduce a patient’s risk of recurrent cystitis, the nurse teaches the patient to:

An older adult client informs the nurse that they are experiencing urinary incontinence. The client has no other health problems, and states, “I don’t want anybody to know about this problem.” How will the nurse promote the client’s self-esteem?

The catheter pictured above is known as a(n) catheter and is used for .