The nurse is admitting an elderly patient. During the head to toe assessment, the nurse identifies a pressure injury on the patient’s sacrum.. How will the nurse stage this pressure ulcer?
Follow rounding rules and correctly label your answer.Order:…
Follow rounding rules and correctly label your answer.Order: amoxicillin 500mg PO b.i.d.Available: How many mL will you administer per dose?
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for…
A nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with opioid-induced constipation. Which finding best indicates that the patient is achieving the expected outcome?
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been on bed rest due…
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been on bed rest due to impaired physical mobility. Which of the following complications will the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply).
A nurse has worked in the intensive care unit (ICU) for over…
A nurse has worked in the intensive care unit (ICU) for over 20 years. When caring for complex patients, she instinctively recognizes subtle changes in patient status without relying heavily on rules or guidelines. She often mentors newer nurses, offering insight based on years of pattern recognition and deep clinical understanding.
A nursing student is performing a head-to-toe assessment on…
A nursing student is performing a head-to-toe assessment on a patient admitted with abdominal pain. Which action by the student would require the nursing instructor to intervene?
A nurse is educating a group of parents with infants about h…
A nurse is educating a group of parents with infants about home and travel safety. Which safety item’s proper fit is most critical for the nurse to emphasize during the session?
At a local wellness fair, a nurse offers free blood pressure…
At a local wellness fair, a nurse offers free blood pressure checks, BMI measurements, and guidance on diet and exercise to reduce the chance of heart disease. This is an example of which type of healthcare service?
The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous insulin…
The nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous insulin injection to an adult patient weighing approximately 160 lb. Which needle size and length is most appropriate?
A patient is admitted with signs and symptoms of pneumonia,…
A patient is admitted with signs and symptoms of pneumonia, including high fever, shortness of breath, and productive cough. The nurse attempts to obtain a sputum specimen for culture but the patient is unable to produce one. What action should the nurse expect the provider to order next?