According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a client?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is making hourly rounds on the surgical unit and a client requests a glass of water. Which of the following should the UAP do?  

In “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down,” what did Lia Lee’s family believe was the cause of her seizures?

The nurse removes PPE after leaving a client’s isolation room. At what stage does this action break the chain of infection?

When asked about their pain level, the client states, “I’m so miserable, I really need another pain shot.” The nurse’s initial response at this time is to

The nurse knows which statement best reflects the central theme of Orem’s nursing theory?

When assessing a client’s vital signs, the nurse should explain each of her next actions before assessing the client’s temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. However, the nurse has not announced her intention to assess the client’s respiratory rate before measuring it. Which of the following is a plausible rationale for the nurse’s decision?

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) informs the nurse that she “found the client on the floor.” The nurse assesses the client and provides care. Identify the nurse’s correct documentation.

The client’s venous ulcer has become reddened with purulent drainage. The nurse has ascertained from her assessment that the client was confused about how to properly change the dressing and has been reusing bandages. Utilizing the subjective information presented, which response tells the nurse the client requires more education? Client states  

After analyzing the data, the nurse determines that the client has a knowledge deficit related to medication administration. This describes which phase of the nursing process?