An older female client tells the home health nurse that she has no money, and since she does not deserve to eat, she has not asked anyone to bring her food. What information is most important for a nurse to obtain?

An older female client tells the home health nurse that she has no money, and since she does not deserve to eat, she has not asked anyone to bring her food. What information is most important for a nurse to obtain?

A home health nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for several clients with heart failure. Which client finding would the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

During a home health visit the nurse notices that an older male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is wearing loose cloth slippers. The client reports that he cannot comfortably wear other shoes because his toenails get in the way. The nurse inspects the clients feet and finds long thick nails that curl down under some of the toes. Which action should the nurse take?

During a 2 wk postoperative follow-up home visit, a female client who had gastric bypass surgery exhibits bad tenderness, shoulder pain, & describes feelings of malaise. Her vital signs are: T 101.8, BP 100/50, HR 104, and RR 18. Which action should the RN take?

During a home visit, the nurse finds that an elderly client has multiple expired medications. What should the nurse do first?