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The nurse is caring for a client who just had a paracentesis. Which client finding indicates that the procedure was effective?

The nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. The client’s latest laboratory testing shows a prolonged prothrombin time. For what client finding resulting from this lab result would the nurse monitor?

The nurse is teaching a course about the special needs of older adults receiving intravenous (IV) therapy. What teaching will the nurse include?

When flushing a client’s central line with normal saline, the nurse feels resistance. Which action will the nurse take first?

A client admitted with a history of vomiting and diarrhea and an increased blood urea nitrogen requires 1 L of normal saline infused over 2 hours. Which staff member would be assigned to care for the client?

A client has been newly diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC). What does the nurse teach the client about diet and lifestyle choices?

When assisting with dietary protein needs for a client on peritoneal dialysis, the nurse recommends which food selection?

An older client with a 2-day history of myalgia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis. Which primary health care provider request does the nurse implement first?

Choose one answer. Which statement demonstrates that visual processing is a clear window onto reality?

Briefly describe and differentiate a carrier screening and a diagnostic test.