Ms. Hong is instructing one of the nursing students about how to correctly use a sharps container. Ms. Hong recognizes that further instruction is warranted when the nursing student states, “I will:

A nurse suspects her/his patient may be suffering from delirium related to inadequate of sleep. What signs does the nurse observe to support this diagnosis? 

Ms. Hong is experiencing difficulty falling asleep at night. What tips will you advise Ms. Hong to follow? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is working with a patient who has a contagious condition. In recalling the chain of infection, the nurse knows that an environment favorable for the growth and reproduction of an infectious agent is referred to as ______

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for phlebitis?

The patient who has chronic back pain and is on analgesic treatment reports, “The medication isn’t helping my back pain. I am not getting any relief.” Which immediate nursing action would be beneficial?

Ms. Hong clarifies that the cough mechanism is stimulated when:

An elderly female patient is placed on warfarin sodium (Coumadin) for thrombophlebitis and is seen in the clinic for a follow-up visit. On assessment, the patient complains that her forgetfulness is becoming worse and asks if ginkgo biloba would help. The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

To prevent CAUTI in a patient, the nurse must provide daily oral care using chlorhexidine and daily trach care. 

The patient experiences extravasation from IV infusion. You expected that the RN will: (Select all that apply)