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An older adult client reports chronic low fluid intake and recent difficulty with bowel movements. The nurse understands that inadequate fluid intake slows intestinal transit time, allowing increased absorption of water from intestinal contents. How will this change most likely affect the client’s stool?

The spouse of a client with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tells the nurse, “I wish my husband could receive hospice care, but I thought hospice was only for cancer patients. I’m also worried we couldn’t afford it, that staff would always be in our home, and that he would have to change his health care providers.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted for treatment of pneumonia. During the previous assessment 10 minutes ago, the client was alert and oriented to person, place, time, and situation. Upon entering the room, the nurse notes the client is now confused, disoriented, and attempting to climb out of bed. Which nursing action should the nurse take FIRST?

The nurse is evaluating the success of wellness care provided to a new family in the community. Which observations by the nurse indicate that wellness care has been successful? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has died following an intentional medication overdose. The client’s partner remains at the bedside but appears quiet, serious, and does not display visible signs of crying or emotional distress. Which explanation should the nurse consider as the most likely reason for the partner’s reaction?  

An adult client with a body mass index (BMI) of 39 kg/m² and a history of smoking one pack of cigarettes per day is admitted with chest pressure. Myocardial infarction is ruled out. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy confirms a diagnosis of erosive esophagitis. The client refuses all prescribed medications and states, “I’m not getting hooked on any pills.” Which actions should the nurse recommend as part of the multidisciplinary collaborative plan of care? Select all that apply.

During a home care visit, an older adult client states to the nurse, “My wife died 3 years ago.” Which action is a possible indicator that the client is experiencing complicated grief?

Water is a molecule formed between 2 hydrogen atoms to 1 oxygen atom. Knowing hydrogen has 1 valence electron and oxygen has 6 valence electrons, what type of bond is formed between hydrogen and oxygen in this molecule?

In individuals who are lactose intolerant, the consumption of milk leads to challenges. Why is this?

If an atom has 6 protons, 6 neutrons and 6 electrons, on the periodic table, we know this atom is carbon. Which of these subatomic particles allowed you to identify it as carbon?