Ati Fundamentals - Practice A Already Passed

A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? {Ans: } The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body.A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodium chloride infusing IV at 125 mL/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has received only 80 mL over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? {Ans: } Check the IV tubing for obstruction.A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube for stomach decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when inserting the NG tube? {Ans: } Have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the esophagus.A nurse is reviewing a client's fluid and electrolyte status. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? {Ans: } Potassium 5.4 mEq/LA nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who will be using a walker. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? {Ans: } "I will hire someone to