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 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 follow-up visit, a client with hypertension reports that they often forget to take their medication. What should the nurse do first?

During a home visit, the nurse observes that an elderly client has a cluttered living environment and poor lighting. What should the nurse do first?

During a follow-up visit, a client with diabetes reports difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What should the nurse do first?

The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube to continuous suction. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?