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The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which client should be seen first?  

The nurse is caring for a female client who has a new order for the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse notes that the client has a latex allergy. Which action should the nurse perform?  

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