A male client with Herpes zoster (shingles) on his thorax tells the nurse that he is having difficulty sleeping. What is the probable etiology of this problem?

A male client with Herpes zoster (shingles) on his thorax tells the nurse that he is having difficulty sleeping. What is the probable etiology of this problem?

A male client tells the clinic nurse that he is experiencing burning on urination, and assessment reveals that he had sexual intercourse four days ago with a woman he casually met. Which action should the nurse implement?

During a paracentesis, two liters of fluid are removed from the abdomen of a client with ascites. A drainage bag is placed, and 50 ml of clear, straw-colored fluid drains within the first hour. What action should the nurse implement?

The nurse reports that a client is at risk for a brain attack (stroke) based on which assessment finding?

The wife of a client with Parkinson's disease expresses concern because her husband has lost so much weight. Which teaching is best for the nurse to provide?