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A nurse working the night shift assesses a client’s vital signs at 4 a.m. (0400). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of REM sleep?  

An elderly man whose wife was recently admitted to the nursing home states to the nurse, I am very worried about my wife; she is slowly dying. What type of grief is the man experiencing?

A client is experiencing burning with urination and urgency. Which laboratory test result should the nurse monitor for this client’s manifestations?

A client is prescribed 40 mEq potassium as a replacement. How should the nurse plan to administer this medication?

A client is prescribed 40 mEq potassium as a replacement. How should the nurse plan to administer this medication?

A woman with diabetes does not follow her prescribed diet and states, Everyone with diabetes cheats on their diet. Which defense mechanism does the nurse identify this client is using?

A male client complains of the inability to empty the bladder, frequent losses of small amounts of urine, and bladder distention. For which type of incontinence should the nurse plan care?

A woman with diabetes does not follow her prescribed diet and states, Everyone with diabetes cheats on their diet. Which defense mechanism does the nurse identify this client is using?

An older adult is admitted to the hospital via the emergency department for an unexplained episode of fainting. What is most important for the nurse to do based on this information?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client to assess the client’s nutritional status. Which laboratory result from among the following tests is an indicator of inadequate protein intake?