A male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is beginning his first hemodialysis 3 times per week. Which short-term goal is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for this client as he begins the series?

A male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is beginning his first hemodialysis 3 times per week. Which short-term goal is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care for this client as he begins the series?

An adult client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a urinary tract infection (UTI). Prescriptions for intravenous antibiotics and an insulin infusion are initiated. Which serum laboratory value warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing a client for discharge who was recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the client's discharge teaching plan?

A client who has a history of long-standing back pain treated with methadone (Dolophines), is admitted to the surgical unit following urological surgery. Which modifications in the plan of care should the nurse make for this client's pain management during the postoperative period?

A client with hypothyroidism reports difficulty falling asleep because of feelings of depression. Which action should the nurse implement?