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Which dietary restrictions are most important for a client with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 12 requiring hemodialysis three times a week?

A client with a gastric ulcer begins vomiting bright red blood. The nurse’s assessment reveals heart rate 122, blood pressure 106/70 mmHg which is down from 142/86mmHg approximately 3 hours ago, pulse oximetry 93%, and respiratory rate 24. What is the nurse’s priority concern for this client? 

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with a new AV fistula who has an AV graft. Which topic should the nurse prioritize during the teaching session?

The client is on a Heparin drip, infusing at 24 milliliters per hour. The label on the Heparin drip reads 25,000 units Heparin in 500 milliliters of normal saline. The order reads to increase the Heparin drip by 300 units per hour based on the recent PTT result. How many units of Heparin is the client receiving per hour after the rate is increased by 300 units? Put the numeric value only. [BLANK-1]

What is the nurse’s best response when a client asks, “What antibiotics can I take to get rid of this hepatitis?”

A nurse is providing discharge education to a client newly diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) who is beginning antiretroviral therapy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching

A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is admitted to the hospital with fungal lung infection. The nursing assessment findings includeHemoglobin: 8.2Temperature: 102.8 FHeart rate: 112Creatinine: 1.9Red blood cells: 2.5Respirations: 26Blood pressure: 110/74BUN: 40White blood cells: 2500Pulse oximetry: 87% on room airMucus membranes: drySkin: red blanchable area on coccyx GFR > 90What are the priority nursing diagnoses for the client? Select all that apply.

A client with chronic pancreatitis tells the nurse he does not understand why he needs to take special pills every time he eats. What is the best response by the nurse?

The registered nurse is caring for a client that resides in a long-term care facility. The client has developed new urinary incontinence and confusion over the past couple of days. What diagnostic tests should the nurse anticipate?

A client presents to the emergency room with fatigue, shortness of breath, and pallor. The lab results are hemoglobin 6.2, hematocrit 30, and red blood cells 3.5. The nurse will complete which intervention first?