The nurse analyzes the following intake and output for a cli…

The nurse analyzes the following intake and output for a client. Which information is most important for the nurse to report to the health-care provider? Intake and Output Day One (Shift Time) Oral (in mL) Intravenous (in mL) Urine (in mL) Nasogastric Other (Specify) (In mL) 0700-1500 2100 1000 435   Emesis 40 1501-2300 1500 1000 375     2301-0700 200 1000 500     Total 3800 3000 1310   40

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from havin…

The nurse is caring for a client who has returned from having an intravenous pyelogram with an order to drink extra fluids. The client questions why they need to drink extra fluids since they are not really thirsty.  Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?  

A 77-year-old male client with a history of chronic obstruct…

A 77-year-old male client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was evaluated in an ambulatory clinic 6 months ago after having experienced urinary hesitancy and post-void leakage. The client was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prescribed terazosin. Today he presents to the emergency department with acute mental confusion and dysuria. The client’s initial assessment findings are listed below. Reports lower back pain Urine Output less than 20mL/hr Light yellow nasal drainage Orientated to self and wife at the bedside Temperature = 101.4 F Barrel-shaped chest Bilateral clubbing of fingernails Which assessment findings require follow-up by the nurse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.