A patient is unsure of the decision to undergo peritoneal dialysis (PD) and wishes to discuss the advantages of this treatment with the nurse. Which statements by the nurse are accurate regarding PD? (Select all that apply)

The client asks the nurse if he can get out of bed while in Buck’s traction. The nurse should instruct the client

A patient receiving hemodialysis has had surgery to form an arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to be aware of when providing care for this patient?

A 74-year old female client comes to an ambulatory clinic in moderate distress with a probable diagnosis of acute UTI. Which assessment findings would the nurse be monitoring?

According to Isaiah Berlin, freedom from interference by others is called:

When helping a client with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan a daily routine, the nurse informs the client that it is most helpful to

A client who has been diagnosed with bladder cancer is scheduled for an ileal conduit. Preoperatively, the nurse reinforces the client’s understanding of the surgical procedure by explaining that an ileal conduit

5. Anti-federalists: 

In reviewing a 50-year-old client’s medical record, the nurse notes that the last eye examination revealed an intraocular pressure of 28 mm Hg. The nurse will plan to assess

The nurse identifies that a patient exhibits the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson’s disease. When documenting on the client’s chart, the nurse should describe the gait as