A nurse is doing pre op teaching to a client who is scheduled for a prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer. What information should the nurse include in the teaching? 

A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent a kidney transplant. The client appears anxious and tearful and states, “My body is going to reject the new kidney; I know I’m going to die.” What is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these finding s indicate of which of the following acid base balances?

A new ancillary staff member is assisting the nurse with a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The client needs assistance with eating but does not require thickened liquids to aid swallowing. Which instruction should the nurse give the ancillary staff member about eating assistance?

A nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Hold up your paper front and back to the camera. Rip it up 3 times. Check yes when you are done. Congratulations, you are done!

The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. When planning the client’s care, the nurse should collaborate with the client and prioritize which goal?

A client is post op  from an open cholecystectomy. Which priority findings should the nurse report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for client with cancer who is on chemotherapy. The client’s most recent labs are Red blood count of 4 million cells/mcL, white blood count of 1,400 cells/mcL, Platelets 170,000 platelets/mcL, Hemoglobin 11.1 gm/dL, Hematocrit 34.5%, and Albumin 4.5 g/dL.  The nurse knows the client is most at risk for which of the following conditions?