A diabetic client reports blurred vision. What should the nurse do first?
Blurred vision may indicate hyperglycemia. Checking blood glucose helps determine if elevated glucose is the cause.
The nurse is caring for a client experiencing nausea. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Cool clear liquids can help soothe the stomach and prevent dehydration in clients with nausea.
A client prescribed a new antibiotic reports developing mild diarrhea. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
Some antibiotics can cause mild diarrhea. Increasing fluid intake helps prevent dehydration and maintain electrolyte balance.
The nurse notices that a client receiving IV fluids has swelling and coolness at the insertion site. What should the nurse do first?
Swelling and coolness indicate possible infiltration. Stopping the IV prevents additional fluid from leaking into tissues.
A client newly diagnosed with heart failure asks why they need to limit sodium. What is the nurseu2019s best explanation?
Sodium causes fluid retention, which can worsen heart failure symptoms such as edema and shortness of breath.
A postoperative client reports feeling very thirsty. What should the nurse assess first?
Postoperative thirst can be related to fluid imbalance. Assessing mucous membranes helps determine hydration status.
A client with asthma reports shortness of breath after climbing stairs. What should the nurse do first?
Shortness of breath after exertion may indicate bronchospasm. Using a rescue inhaler provides rapid relief.
The nurse reviews discharge instructions with a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which statement indicates understanding?
Completing the full course of antibiotics ensures the infection is fully treated and prevents resistance.
A client taking diuretics reports muscle cramps. What should the nurse suspect?
Muscle cramps may indicate low potassium levels, a common side effect of diuretics.