An elderly client’s wife tells a nurse she is concerned because her husband insists on talking about past events. The nurse assesses the client and finds him alert, oriented, and responsive to questions. Which statement should the nurse make to the client’s wife?

“Your husband is choosing to live in a happier time in his life.” “Redirect your husband to speak about current events when he begins regressing into the past.”...

The nurse is in the medication room drawing up insulin for a client when a code blue is called. In his haste to respond to the call, the nurse places the syringe of insulin on the counter and responds to the code. Afterward, the nurse returns to the medication room and retrieves the syringe of insulin. Which action by the nurse is correct?

return the insulin to the insulin vial and draw up a new syringe administer the insulin after labeling the syringe with the date, dose, and client name dispose ...

The nurse is caring for an elderly client following a total knee replacement. The client is disoriented to time and place, and has pulled out multiple IVs. The health care provider writes an order for soft wrist restraints. Which of the following are appropriate nursing actions for this client? Select all that apply.

secure restraints with a double knot offer toileting and nutrition every 2 hours ask for a new restraint order every 48 hours check restraints for proper placem...