A home health nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The client tells the nurse

that he becomes short of breath while eating despite the use of home oxygen. What

instructions should the nurse include?

- Drink beverages at the end of meals

A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing

complications of peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client

indicates that they are adhering to the nurse's instructions?

- "I don't cross my legs anymore".

A nurse enters the room of a client whose transfusion of packed RBCs was

initiated 15 min ago by the RN. The client reports dyspnea and urticaria. What

action should the nurse perform first?

- Stop the infusion

A nurse in an orthopedic clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who has

osteoarthritis. What instructions should the nurse include to promote comfort?

- Sleep on a firm mattress

A nurse is admitting a client who is suspected having active tuberculosis (TB).

What action should should the nurse take first?

- Institute airborne precautions

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has manifestations of sepsis. What

provider prescriptions should the nurse implement first?

- Initiate oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal cannula