ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Review

A home health nurse is caring for a client who has COPD. The client tells the nurse that he becomes short of breath while eating despite the use of home oxygen. What instructions should the nurse include? - Drink beverages at the end of meals A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing complications of peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client indicates that they are adhering to the nurse's instructions? - "I don't cross my legs anymore". A nurse enters the room of a client whose transfusion of packed RBCs was initiated 15 min ago by the RN. The client reports dyspnea and urticaria. What action should the nurse perform first? - Stop the infusion A nurse in an orthopedic clinic is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis. What instructions should the nurse include to promote comfort? - Sleep on a firm mattress