A client has noticed bright red blood in their bowel movements for over a month and says, “Oh, it’s just my hemorrhoids”.  What defense mechanism is the client utilizing?

A 56 year old client has COPD and is refusing to eat.  Which interventions would be most helpful in stimulating the client’s appetite?

The nurse auscultates vesicular breath sounds in the peripheral lung fields of both lungs. What action should the nurse take? 

A client 36 years of age is able to understand the health education when she is given the opportunity to put the education into practice. The nurse helps the client to self-administer the medication dosage before the client is discharged from the health care facility. Which domain correctly identifies the client’s learning style?

Which client is demonstrating they are most ready to begin a teaching session?

The nurse is doing morning assessment. Place in the correct order the steps to assess bowel sounds.

The greatest danger from diarrhea causing fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Who would be most susceptible?

The IV order is for 150 mL per hour. The set calibration is a Vol-U-Trol micro drip (60 gtt/mL). Record your final answers to the nearest whole number.  What is the gtt (drop) per minute rate? _______

A nurse instructor is teaching a class of student nurses about the nature of pain. Which statements accurately describe this phenomenon? Select all that apply.

 A nurse caring for a client who is receiving bolus enteral feedings several times daily.  Which nursing intervention is important to help prevent the client from experiencing diarrhea?