A nurse is caring for a group of clients experiencing various medical conditions. The client with which condition is at the greatest risk for a wound infection?

The nurse is providing care to a client during the intraoperative phase of surgery. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to provide during this time?

While making rounds at 2:00 am, the nurse had a difficult time arousing a client from sleep. What phase of sleep was the client likely in?  

Which comment made by a 70-year-old male client should raise concern for the nurse?

A client’s bed partner reports the client often has irregular snoring and silence followed by a snort. What sleep disorder does the nurse suspect based on the description?

Which comment made by a 70-year-old male client should raise concern for the nurse?

As a person develops, certain growth and development trends are regular and predictable. One trend is symmetry. Which of the following describes symmetry?

As a person develops, certain growth and development trends are regular and predictable. One trend is symmetry. Which of the following describes symmetry?

A client’s serum potassium level is 2.2 mEq/L. Which nursing action is the highest priority for this client?

A nurse is planning care for a client with a wrist restraint. How often should the nurse assess the client for safety while in restraints?