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The nurse is teaching a group of clients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) some guidelines for eating to manage their condition. Which statement by the nurse should be included in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated due to frequent diarrhea from a clostridium difficle infection. The physician has ordered 3,000 mL of D5NS over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only in the blank. [BLANK-1]

A gerontological nurse is providing care to several older adult clients. On which client’s plan of care will the nurse include teaching of Kegel exercises?

images.jfif.jpg The nurse is completing a skin assessment and notes the following. What stage would the nurse chart for this wound?

Client reports chronic tearing, eye irritation, and a sensation of “something in the eye.”   On assessment, the nurse notes that the lower eyelid is turned inward and the cornea appears slightly reddened. Which action should the nurse take first? Eye Disorder

A client is admitted to the hospital with limited mobility following a stroke. The client is frequently repositioned while in bed and is receiving physiotherapy to overcome right-sided lower extremity weakness. The nurse observes that the client often slides down in the bed, requiring frequent repositioning, and the absorbent pad under the client is wet with urine between changes. The client is being tube-fed and tolerating well. Based on this scenario, what factors does the nurse identify as putting the client at risk for skin breakdown? Select all that apply.

A community health nurse has been invited to speak to a group of older adults at the local community center about the importance of health promotion in this population. Which action would be most appropriate?

The nurse encourages the family of a terminally ill client to stay in the room because of approaching death. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination? 

An elderly client admitted for dizziness often asks the nurse to repeat herself, appears frustrated and looks away during conversation, and often answers questions inappropriately. Which actions, by the nurse, would best improve communication?Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing an older adult and a family caregiver. Which statement by a family caregiver would lead the nurse to suspect elder abuse?