The telemetry unit nurse is reviewing laboratory results for…

The telemetry unit nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is scheduled for an operative procedure later in the day. The nurse notes on the laboratory report that the client has a serum potassium level of 6.5 mEq/L (6.5 mmol/L), indicative of hyperkalemia. The nurse informs the health care provider of this laboratory result because the nurse recognizes hyperkalemia increases the client’s operative risk for:

A client diagnosed with diabetes 3 years ago has failed to i…

A client diagnosed with diabetes 3 years ago has failed to integrate regular blood glucose monitoring or dietary modifications into the client’s lifestyle. The client has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute renal failure secondary to diabetic nephropathy, an event that has prompted the client to reassess personal values. Which action most clearly demonstrates that this client is engaging in the step of prizing within the valuing process?