38. A nurse is caring for an adult client who is admitted wi…

38. A nurse is caring for an adult client who is admitted with dehydration and is experiencing fluid volume deficit (FVD). The nurse is implementing the plan of care and is monitoring the client’s fluid volume status. Which of the following assessments should the nurse prioritize to best evaluate the client’s progression of fluid volume deficit?

30. A nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic urinary…

30. A nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic urinary retention. The patient reports a slow urine stream and a feeling of bladder fullness. The nurse assesses the patient’s post-void residual (PVR) urine volume and finds it to be 400 mL. Based on the assessment, which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?  

22. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney di…

22. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and states she has heartburn. The provider prescribes aluminum hydroxide. The client asks, “Why can’t I just take the antacid magaldrate (Mylanta) my husband has at home?” The nurse explains to the client that aluminum hydroxide is the preferred antacid because it lowers which of the following?