Which nursing action by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for a client with gastroesophogeal reflux (GERD) would require intervention by the nurse?
The nurse determines that colchicine has been effective for…
The nurse determines that colchicine has been effective for a patient with an acute attack of gout upon finding which of the following?
What discharge instructions should the nurse provide to a cl…
What discharge instructions should the nurse provide to a client with a right lower leg fracture who will be discharged to home with an external fixation device?
The nurse completes a physical assessment on a client that i…
The nurse completes a physical assessment on a client that is receiving hospice care. The family asks what physical manifestations indicate end-of-life? Which assessment findings would you include in your teaching to the family? Select all that apply.
A client with a fractured femur is in Bucks Extension Tracti…
A client with a fractured femur is in Bucks Extension Traction. The client needs to be repositioned toward the head of the bed. During repositioning, what should the nurse do?
A client who has hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulo…
A client who has hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose. Which finding by the nurse best indicates that the medication was effective?
The order for an adult client reads: “Give scopalamine, 0.7m…
The order for an adult client reads: “Give scopalamine, 0.7mg IM.” The medication is available in vials of 0.4mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer for this dose? ___mL (Round to the tenths place) _______
The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell…
The outpatient surgery nurse reviews the complete blood cell (CBC) count results for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The results are WBC: 9000/uL, Hgb: 15 g/dL; Hct: 45%; platelets 150 103/µL. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action by the nurse?
The nurse is caring for an unresponsive terminally ill clien…
The nurse is caring for an unresponsive terminally ill client who has 20-second periods of apnea followed by periods of deep and rapid breathing. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?
The nurse is examining a client’s skin and notes a rash with…
The nurse is examining a client’s skin and notes a rash with a discrete lesion configuration. Which image shows a discrete lesion configuration?