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A nurse is caring for a patient who has developed hypoxia secondary to pneumonia. The nurse understands that patients with hypoxia are susceptible to respiratory tract infections (RTIs) due to which of the following reasons?

is a term used to describe placing the client in different positions to clear secretions from the lungs.

During the physical assessment of a client who has been inactive due to a leg injury, the nurse notes that the client tends to breathe very shallowly. What technique should the nurse teach the client in order to breathe more efficiently and prevent possible complications due to immobility?

A nurse positions a patient for the insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube by:

The nurse know that urine concentration is measured by specific gravity as compared to and IV fluids are classified by how they compare to the osmolality of .

The nurse modifies the care plan for the immobilized patient after assessing a calcium level of 16.2 mEq/L. What nursing assessment should the nurse include when modifying this care plan?

A severely malnourished client has been admitted to a health care facility. The nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to the client. The nurse should administer the TPN solution in a:

The health care provider has placed an order for a client’s nasogastric tube to be clamped. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the client’s condition has improved?

A patient has a new order to have an NG tube removed. The nurse should first:

A nurse is monitoring a patient who has a nasogastric (NG) tube set to low continuous suction. Which responsibilities should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.