The nurse is caring for a client with a hiatal hernia. The n…

The nurse is caring for a client with a hiatal hernia. The nurse comes into the room after dinner to administer an antacid. The nurse finds an empty dinner tray, can of soda and a bag of chips at the bedside. The client is lying flat in bed with their legs elevated watching TV. The nurse reinforces the importance of which intervention regarding the management of hiatal hernia at this time? 

A client presented to the ED reporting nausea, vomiting and…

A client presented to the ED reporting nausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain that radiates to his back. The client had been drinking excessively for two days. During the assessment, the nurse finds the client is unable to remain still. BP 102/56, temperature is 102, the abdomen is rigid, and there is bruising present in the flank area. The nurse should collaborate with the healthcare provider for what health problem? 

A client arrives at the ED reporting they have been experien…

A client arrives at the ED reporting they have been experiencing frequent periods of vomiting for the past three days. The client tells the nurse that they have not been able to eat and are taking sips of sport drink. What laboratory findings would the nurse expect for this client?