What is the nursing priority when a patient who was admitted 2 days ago with abdominal pain begins experiencing dyspnea (shortness of breath)?
How many grams are in 0.03 kg?
How many grams are in 0.03 kg?
The nurse is caring for a client who speaks Chinese, and the…
The nurse is caring for a client who speaks Chinese, and the nurse does not speak Chinese. What is the best option for communication with this client?
A lab that could indicate dehydration is:
A lab that could indicate dehydration is:
An RN reviews problems indentified for a client. Which probl…
An RN reviews problems indentified for a client. Which problem should the nurse list as priority?
A nurse pays a house visit to a client who is currently NPO….
A nurse pays a house visit to a client who is currently NPO. The client expresses that he misses enjoying food with his family. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
An RN is completing vital signs on a client who was complain…
An RN is completing vital signs on a client who was complaining about “not feeling just right.” Which data findings require immediate attention? (Select all that apply).
Which action by the patient demonstrates the patient needs f…
Which action by the patient demonstrates the patient needs further education regarding the use of an incentive spirometer?
What technique will the RN use to auscultate the apical puls…
What technique will the RN use to auscultate the apical pulse?
An male client 86 years of age with a diagnosis of vascular…
An male client 86 years of age with a diagnosis of vascular dementia and cardiomyopathy is exhibiting signs and symptoms of pneumonia. The nurse has attempted to assess his temperature using an oral thermometer, but the client is unable to follow directions to close his mouth and secure the thermometer sublingually. Additionally, he repeatedly withdraws his head when the nurse attempts to use a tympanic thermometer. How should the nurse proceed with this assessment?