Physiological adaptation
A client with a nagging cough makes an appointment to see the healthcare provider. For what other signs or symptoms will the nurse assess as a priority? change in appearance of moles and bowel habits change in voice and unexplained weight loss swollen lymph nodes and hematuria urinary frequency and weak urine stream
change in voice and unexplained weight loss A nagging cough is one of the warning signs of lung cancer. The nurse will assess for other findings associated with lung cancer such as hemoptysis, change in voice, weight loss, dyspnea, and fatigue.
A client with renal failure is placed on a potassium-restricted diet. For lunch, the client consumed 6 oz (168 g) of hamburger on a bun, one cup of cooked broccoli, a raw pear, and iced tea. Using the chart provided, calculate how many milliequivalents of potassium were in this meal.
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The nurse observes a sudden dampening of the arterial waveform. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Assess the client's blood pressure.
When teaching the client to care for an ileal conduit, the nurse instructs the client to empty the appliance frequently. Which outcome indicates that the client is following instructions? The skin around the stoma is red. The urine is a deep yellow. There is no odor present. The seal around the stoma is intact.
The seal around the stoma is intact.
