The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. The child’s parent asks the nurse, “How does Kawasaki disease affect my child’s heart and blood vessels?” On what understanding is the nurse’s response based?

The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of Kawasaki disease. The child’s parent asks the nurse, “How does Kawasaki disease affect my child’s heart and blood vessels?” On what understanding is the nurse’s response based?

An older adult woman with a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with progressive shortness of breath and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a client with a lower left lobe pulmonary abscess. Which position should the nurse instruct the client to maintain?

A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum sodium level of 117 mEq/L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?

An adult woman with primary Raynaud phenomenon develops pallor and then cyanosis of her fingers. After warming her hands, the fingers turn red and the client reports a burning sensation. What action should the nurse take?