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How far should a catheter be inserted in a female patient?  

The student nurse is caring for a client who requires the administration of a cleansing enema. Which of the following is CORRECT with the administration of an enema? 

______ Comprehensive metabolic profile  

A client with severe dehydration is experiencing minimal urine production. Which terminology should the nurse use to document the client’s urinary output?  

The nurse is assigned to provide care for multiple clients. Which client does the nurse recognize as being the greatest risk for a fecal impaction?   

A home care nurse visits a client to assess an abdominal surgery site. The client is elderly, lives alone, and takes multiple medications for chronic illnesses. The nurse notes that the client’s wound shows signs of delayed healing. Which factor does the nurse recognize as being least likely to be a contributing factor for the delayed healing?      

A client is receiving TPN. The client’s wife wants to know why the TPN bag is not changed as often as a regular IV bag of fluid would be. The nurse’s best response would be: 

______ Telemetry Monitoring

A nurse is assessing the nasal passages of a client before inserting a nasogastric tube. Which of the following excludes a nostril for tube insertion? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY  

The nurse is admitting a bed-ridden older adult client to a rehab hospital. During the initial assessment, the nurse notices the photograph below on the client’s left heel. Which staging will the nurse document in the client’s record?