Which action will the nurse implement

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The nurse receives report on a client who had a stroke, is aphasic, and has a do not resuscitate (DNR) prescription. Initial assessment reveals pulse is 102 beats/min, respirations 28 breaths/min, BP 82/42 mm Hg, temperature 96.7°F (35.9C) orally, and O2 saturation of 84% on 4 L/min oxygen by nasal cannula. Which action will the nurse implement?

1. Assess for the advance directive.

2. Contact the health care provider.

3. Confirm the DNR prescription.

4. Contact the family about impending death.

5. Provide pain medication.

6. Place the client in high-Fowler position.The nurse provides care for a client who just passed a renal calculus. The nurse sends the specimen to the laboratory. Which specimen analysis will assist the nurse to plan care?

1. Type of infection. 2. Size and number of calculi. 3. Antibodies. 4. Composition of the calculus.

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