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A nurse attempts to insert a standard Foley catheter into a 76-year-old male client with known benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who is experiencing acute urinary retention. The nurse meets resistance during insertion and the client reports discomfort. What is the most appropriate next action?

A nurse is providing education to an older adult client recently diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The client asks what caused the condition. Which of the following explanations by the nurse is most accurate?

The nurse is assessing a client who has had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for several years. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for promoting effective communication in a patient with Parkinson disease who has dysarthria?

A nurse is assessing an older adult male client for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as consistent with BPH?

Which of the following is a significant risk factor for the development of Parkinson disease?

A patient with a fractured femur undergoes open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Which statement best describes this treatment approach?

A patient who recently underwent a total hip arthroplasty (THA) is at increased risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which postoperative interventions should the nurse implement to help prevent VTE? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing risk factors for cholelithiasis with a group of students. Which client would the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for developing gallstones?

A patient’s family expresses concern about the long-term complications of bacterial meningitis, including cognitive impairment and neurological deficits. Which of the following statements by the nurse provides accurate information about potential outcomes?