Which is the first observation the nurse makes of the patient returning to the nursing unit from the recovery room (PACU)?

While in the Post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the patient’s blood pressure drops from an admission pressure of 140/92 to 110/78 with a pulse change of 72 to 92. The patients respirations increase from 12/minute to 18/minute. Which interventions would have immediate priority? Select all that apply.

You are providing care for four patients on an acute medsurg floor. Who would you see first?

An example of a hospital in compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act of 1986 (EMTALA)?

The student nurse who provides safe, knowledgeable, appropriate care within the scope of his/her practice exemplifies which trait?

Which intervention is most appropriate for a postpartum client experiencing uterine cramping?

A woman’s obstetric history indicates that she is pregnant for the fourth time, and all of her children from previous pregnancies are living. One was born at 39 weeks of gestation, twins were born at 34 weeks of gestation, and another child was born at 35 weeks of gestation. What is her gravidity and parity using the GTPAL system?

Margo McCaffrey defines pain as:

The nurse is caring for a post operative patient who is complaining of severe 8/10 pain, mild nausea, and inability to void for 3 hours.  Which intervention is the priority?

Why did ARC decide to switch to a concept based curriculum? Select all that apply (SATA)