The spouse reports that the client has been using his albuterol (Proventil), a beta2 adrenergic agonist inhaler, more frequently than prescribed. Which is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client?

The nurse administers the first dose of prazosin (Minipres), an alpha1 receptor antagonist (blocker). Which is a priority instruction for the nurse to give to the client?

The nurse cares for a client prescribed Magnesium salts (Milk of Magnesia), an osmotic laxative, for constipation. What should be most important for the nurse to include in teaching?

Upon palpating an irregular radial pulse, what is the nurse’s next priority action?

What client information must the nurse have from the ID band? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

The nurse assessing a sedated client notes the respirations have fallen below 10 respirations per minute. The nurse identifies this condition as?

The nurse caring for a client complaining of severe abdominal pain asks the client if they have nausea or vomiting. What pain characteristic is the nurse gathering data on?

An hour after administration of an opioid analgesic , a client denies any pain relief. What nonpharmacologic action can the nurse provide to help relieve pain?

Which pain chart would the nurse use to measure a 5-year-old’s pain?

The nurse obtaining a pulse oximetry reading on a client can place the pulse oximetry sensor on what anatomical positions of the body? SELECT ALL THAT APPLYS