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A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill. Which of the following statements would the nurse identify as a therapeutic response from a family member?

You are caring for a client that had a thoracentesis a few hours earlier.  Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the primary health care provider? 

The nurse is preparing to administer Flomax 0.4mg PO for urinary retention of their male client. Available is Flomax 0.2mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?  _______

To adequately assess the quality of a client’s pain, which question would be most appropriate?   

The client is receiving oxygen by non-rebreather mask. You notice that the reservoir bag is deflating completely with inspiration. What is the priority nursing action? 

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with high risk for cardiovascular disease. Which item should most likely be avoided on the client’s dietary tray?  

A client is complaining of pain when the balloon of an indwelling catheter is inflated. What should the nurse do next?

How is obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed?

A client is receiving oxygen therapy through a nasal cannula. Which nursing interventions are appropriate for this client?  Select all that apply. 

 A client who has been on a medication that caused diarrhea is now off the medication. What intervention could the nurse suggest to promote the return of normal flora?