A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? A) The top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. B) When walking, the client moves the cane 46 cm (18 in) forward. C) The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. D) The client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. - C) The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. Explanation: The client should hold the ...

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodium chloride infusing IV at 125 mL/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has received only 80 mL over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check the IV tubing fo...

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? The top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. When walking, the client moves the cane 46 cm (18 in) forward. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. The client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodiu...

Which nursing actions would be performed when preparing an IV solution and tubing to initiate intravenous therapy? - • Maintain aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and IV solution. • Clamp tubing, uncap spike, and insert into entry site on bag as manufacturer directs. • Remove cap at end of tubing, release clamp, and allow fluid to move through tubing. • Apply label to tubing reflecting the day/ date for next set change, per facility guidelines. The nurse has just s...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with left lower atelectctasis. Which position should be placed for postural drainage? A. Supine lower fowlers B. Right lateral in Trendelburg position C. Side lying with right side of chest elevated D.prone with pillows under extreme ties - B. Right lateral in Trendelburg position 2. A nurse is care if for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase level checked. The nurse is to explain the test. Which is a appropriate statement by t...

A nurse is planning to collect a stool specimen for ova and parasites from a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when collecting the specimen? • Instruct the client to defecate into the toilet bowl -incorrect: The nurse should have the client defecate into a bedpan or a container for stool collection. The toilet water can dilute and contaminate the liquid specimen. • Transfer the specimen to a sterile container -incorrect: The nurse should p...