The nurse is developing a plan of care for an older client with hypertension who reports chest pain on exertion. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?
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Question 2 of 37
During a routine assessment at an outpatient clinic, the nurse notes that a client has abdominal obesity and a high waist-hip ratio, with a body mass index of 32 kg/m2. Which action(s) should the nurse take in response to these findings? (Select all that apply.)
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Question 3 of 37
Click to highlight the assessment findings that require IMMEDIATE follow-up by the nurse. The client is a 68-year-old with a history of diabetes, hypertension (HTN), coronary artery disease (CAD), and recently diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ERSD). She has been on hemodialysis three times a week for one month and presents to the emergency department (ED) with: Fatigue, Generalized weakness, Muscle cramps, Tingling sensation in her arms and legs, Lightheadedness. She also reports having missed her scheduled dialysis for the past 2 days, coupled with complaints of nausea, poor appetite, and an inability to attend the dialysis sessions.
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Question 4 of 37
A client is admitted to the mental health unit and sits in the corner of the day room. When the nurse begins the admission assessment interview, the client is guarded, suspicious, and resists talking. Which action should the nurse implement?
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Question 5 of 37
A young adult client with a recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder takes lithium carbonate daily. The client informed the school nurse of the desire to live away from home to attend college after graduating in one month. Which information is most important for the nurse to provide the client and his family?
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