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A client with diabetes is attending a class on the prevention of associated diseases. What action should the client perform to reduce the risk of osteomyelitis?

When caring for a client who has had a stroke, a priority is reduction of ICP. What client position is most consistent with this goal?

A nurse is explaining the process by which the body removes cells from circulation after they have performed their physiologic function. The nurse is describing what process?

While caring for a client with an endotracheal tube, the nurse should normally provide suctioning how often?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV in place for fluid replacement. When caring for the client’s IV site, the nurse should

A client is admitted to the medical unit with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. When assessing this client, the nurse has the client stick out her tongue and move it back and forth. What is the nurse assessing?

During the nurse’s assessment of a female client, the client reveals that she experienced sexual abuse when she was a young woman. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response to this disclosure?

A neurologic flow chart is often used to document the care of a client with a traumatic brain injury. At what point in the client’s care should the nurse begin to use a neurologic flow chart?

A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a “chronic condition.” She asks the nurse what “chronic condition” means. What would be the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is collaborating with the physical therapist to plan the care of a client with osteomyelitis. What principle should guide the management of activity and mobility in this client?