Which laboratory value requires an intervention by the nurse for the patient scheduled for a positron emission tomography (PET) scan?

The nurse is planning care for several patients. Which is the greatest risk factor for a patient developing community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CAMRSA)?

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is unable to receive additional pain medication for 2 hours. The patient reports surgical site pain of 4/10 and requests pain relief. What nonpharmacologic intervention would be most appropriate?

In preparing an educational session for new graduate nurses, the pain clinical specialist includes which information related to the characteristics of acute pain? Select all that apply.

The nurse administers an NSAID to a patient who is experiencing chronic pain. When teaching the patient about this medication, which effects will the nurse include in the session? Select all that apply.

The nurse provides care for a patient who had knee replacement surgery 2 days ago. The patient reports pain of a 3 out of 10 and requests a pain medication before physical therapy. Which prescribed medication does the nurse administer to this patient?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who requires supplemental oxygen. Which is the correct flow rate range by nasal cannula (NC) when providing care for this patient?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is prescribed 24% oxygen at 2 L/min. Which is the best method for the nurse to use to administer oxygen to this patient?

A dispute arises between the RN and LPN over a patient issue. The tension continues between the two and begins to affect other staff members, who are drawn into the conflict. Over time, the team becomes polarized toward either the RN or the LPN. How might this situation be prevented? 

The chief nursing officer has asked the staff development coordinator to facilitate the development of a clinical competency program. While making rounds on the units, the staff development coordinator overhears RN staff complaining that they feel insulted to have to attend a competency program. As the complaints escalate, the staff development coordinator walks away. Which behavior by the staff development coordinator is most appropriate in this situation ?