A postoperative client reports nausea after receiving pain medication. What should the nurse do first?
Assessing nausea severity helps determine whether to give antiemetics or adjust pain management.
A client reports constipation after starting a new iron supplement. What should the nurse recommend?
Iron supplements commonly cause constipation. Increasing fluids and fiber helps relieve symptoms.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client prescribed furosemide. Which statement shows correct understanding?
Furosemide increases urination. Taking it in the morning prevents nighttime bathroom trips.
A client with asthma begins wheezing after exposure to cold air. What should the nurse do first?
Wheezing indicates bronchoconstriction. The rescue inhaler provides rapid airway relaxation.
A diabetic client reports blurred vision and extreme thirst. What should the nurse do first?
Blurred vision and thirst can indicate hyperglycemia. Checking blood glucose determines if intervention is needed.
A client reports dizziness after taking their morning antihypertensive medication. What should the nurse assess first?
Dizziness may indicate low blood pressure. Vital signs help evaluate the medicationu2019s effect.
During wound care, the nurse notes foul-smelling drainage. What is the nurseu2019s priority?
Foul-smelling drainage indicates possible infection. Reporting it ensures timely evaluation.
A client with pneumonia is having trouble coughing up thick mucus. What should the nurse encourage?
Fluids help thin mucus, making coughing easier and improving lung clearance.
A client after surgery reports warmth and tightness around the incision. What should the nurse do first?
Warmth and tightness may indicate inflammation or infection. Assessment is needed before intervention.