A nurse is assessing a client who has pneumonia. Which of the...

• A nurse is assessing a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following finding is the priority for the nurse to report to the MD?

a. Change in vocal tone after drinking liquids

b. Nocturia with episodes of incontinence

c. Oral temp of 100.4 F degree

d. Weight loss 1.8 kg in a month

• A nurse is teaching a client about smoking cessation. Which of the following client statement should the nurse identify as an understanding of the teaching?

a. If i stop abruptly i can not use a nicotine replacement.

b. After 6 months, my risk of heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker

c. I will set a specific date to stop smoking

d. I will use high carbohydrate snacks as a substitute for cigarette.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Prior to administering the first dose which of the lab values should the nurse evaluate

?

a. ABG

b. Total cholesterol

c. Thyroid hormones

d. Hemoglobin