A client has an incision with a complex dressing change. The client is scheduled to be discharged home, and the wound will require continued dressings at home. Which statement by the client indicates a need to postpone teaching?
A)
"I'm feeling nauseous, but go ahead and start anyway."
B)
"It's going to take time for me to understand this whole thing."
C)
"Let's make sure my spouse is around before you start explaining."
D)
"I wish my doctor would have explained this more in depth."
A
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A client with chronic renal failure informs the nurse that he frequently uses over-the-counter medications to manage headaches. The nurse's best response should be:
1. "As long as you don't exceed the recommended dose, it is okay." 2. "It would be better to use herbal supplements than most over-the-counter analgesics." 3. "You should check with your primary care provider before using any over-the-counter medications." 4. "The FDA ensures that all over-the-counter medications are safe to consume."
After morning care, the nurse lowered the height of the IV container infusing via gravity flow, at the patient's request. What is the nurse's next best action?
a. Calculate the new infusion rate. b. Readjust the infusion rate, as needed. c. Change the IV site and move it to the other arm. d. Instruct the client to call when the IV bag is empty.