The nurse gives discharge instructions to a client who sustained a brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. His wife is concerned regarding her husband having seizures at home. Which statement from the wife indicates that she understood the nurse’s teaching?A. “I will make sure that my husband does not wet himself.”B. “I will clear all furniture that might injure him when he has a seizure.”C. “I will call 911 once he has a seizure lasting about 3 minutes.”D. “I will ensure he sleeps well after a seizure.”

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?A. Clear items from the client's surrounding area.B. Lower the client to the floor.C. Obtain the client's vital signs.D. Loosen the client's restrictive clothing.

The nurse is teaching a postpartum client about caring for her episiotomy. Which of the following statement by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?A. "I can expect to have pain and urgency with urination."B. "I should increase my fluid and fiber intake."C. "I will clean the area with hot, soapy water."D. "I should wipe in a continuous motion using a washcloth."

A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?A. "I should expect to take my medication for 3 weeks."B. "I should use natural skin condoms during sexual intercourse."C. "I should expect my lesions to resolve in 6 weeks."D. "I should apply antibiotic ointment to the lesion

A nurse teaches a client who is at risk for hyponatremia. Which statement does the nurse include in this client’s teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client who was involuntarily hospitalized to a mental health unit and is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse notes that an informed consent has not been obtained for the procedure. Based on this information, what is the nurse's best determination in planning care?