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A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is given a new prescription for tiotropium via an inhalation device. Which statement indicates the client understands the instructions for using this medication?

Following discharge teaching, a client with a duodenal ulcer tells the nurse of plans to eat plenty of dairy products to help coat and protect the duodenal ulcer. Which is the best follow-up action by the nurse?

A client is being cared for in the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and a provisional diagnosis of pancreatitis. Which information is most valuable in reporting the client’s status to the healthcare provider?

A client who is newly diagnosed with erosive esophagitis secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports to the nurse that they did not notice any reduction in symptoms after taking lansoprazole PO for one full week. Which action should the nurse take?

To assess the quality of an adult client’s pain, which approach should the nurse use?

Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for an adult client with hypernatremia?

A client who has had a laryngectomy and tracheostomy frequently expectorates copious amounts of purulent secretions. When changing the ties of the tracheostomy tube, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

A nurse is caring for a 76-year-old male client in the medical unit

History and Physical

The client is a 76-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hypertension. He presented to the emergency department with a 3-day history of productive cough, fever, and shortness of breath. He has a 40-pack-year smoking history and lives alone. He denies recent travel or sick contacts.

Nurses’ Notes

Day 1, 1800: The client was admitted to the medical unit with suspected pneumonia. Crackles were auscultated bilaterally in the lower lung fields, and breath sounds were diminished. A saline infusion was initiated at 50 mL/hour. Vancomycin IV piggyback (IVPB) was started. Sputum and blood cultures were obtained and sent to the lab.

Diagnostic Results

Day 2: Sputum culture positive for pneumococcus. Chest x-ray showed focal consolidation in the bilateral lower lobes, suggestive of pneumonia.

Vital Signs

• Temperature: 38.5°C
• Heart Rate: 110 bpm
• Respiratory Rate: 24 breaths/min
• Blood Pressure: 150/90 mmHg
• Oxygen Saturation: 88% on room air

Physical Examination Results

On physical examination, the client appeared in moderate respiratory distress. He had crackles bilaterally in the lower lung fields and diminished breath sounds throughout. His skin was warm and diaphoretic. He was using accessory muscles to breathe and had a productive cough with greenish sputum.

Provider’s Prescriptions

• Continue saline infusion at 50 mL/hour
• Discontinue vancomycin
• Start ceftriaxone 1g IV every 24 hours
• Albuterol treatments by nebulizer every 4 to 6 hours
• Increase oral fluids
• Obtain arterial blood gas (ABG)

Imaging Studies

Chest x-ray showed focal consolidation in the bilateral lower lobes, suggestive of pneumonia.

Question: Which of the following does the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to prescribe during morning rounds? Select 4 findings.

Which technique should the nurse use when assessing for early signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

The antitubercular drug isoniazid is prescribed for a client with active tuberculosis. To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, which outcome can the nurse expect this client to exhibit?