A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old athlete who had their ri…

A nurse is counseling a 19-year-old athlete who had their right leg amputated below the knee. The client refuses to eat or get up to ambulate on their own. The client says to the nurse, “What’s the point? My life is over now and I’ll never be the football player I dreamed of becoming.” What is the most appropriate response to this client? 

43. A client reports not having a bowel movement in 6 days a…

43. A client reports not having a bowel movement in 6 days and has been admitted with the medical diagnosis of “Constipation”. The following order has been received: Administer large volume (tap water) enema until clear, up to three times. What should the nurse’s first action be?