Which is an example of a set of interconnected techniques to improve mobility safety for patients and healthcare workers?

Mr. Thompson, a 58-year-old patient with newly diagnosed hypertension, is discharged home with prescriptions and lifestyle modification instructions. The nurse notices he seems confused about how to take his medications and what changes to make in his diet. Which nursing action best demonstrates effective patient education?

Nurse Carter is managing a medical-surgical unit and must delegate tasks to her team. Review the tasks below and determine which can be delegated to a Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) and which must be performed by the RN. Some tasks are conditionally delegable depending on patient stability.

A patient has recently had a right shoulder arthroplasty. The patient can perform eating independently, but is unable to shower independently because she can’t reach over her head to wash her hair and requires a personal care attendant. Which level of ADL does this patient experience in regard to hygiene?

A patient has recently had a right shoulder arthroplasty. The patient can perform eating independently, but is unable to shower independently because she can’t reach over her head to wash her hair and requires a personal care attendant. Which level of ADL does this patient experience in regard to hygiene?

A patient with hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is on IV antibiotics. What nursing intervention is critical in evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment?

A 35-year-old is brought to the emergency department  because of worsening shortness of breath and cough. The client has a history of asthma, which has been further exacerbated since he started to have a runny nose, cough, and fever 2 days ago. The physical examination reveals a sick-looking client whose vitals are temperature 100.2 °F (37.9 °C), blood pressure 135/80 mm Hg, heart rate 130 bpm, and respiratory rate 30 breaths/min. He has difficulty talking. His chest exam reveals intercostal retraction and generalized wheezing. What is the clinical sign that indicates the most significant respiratory emergency?

A patient on 4 L/min of oxygen by nasal cannula has an arterial blood gas performed. The patient has normal work of breathing, with a respiratory rate of 23 breaths/min. The arterial blood gas indicates a pH of 7.40, PaO2 = 92 mm Hg, and PaCO2 = 42 mm Hg. Which of the following is most appropriate? 

The nurse correlates which clinical manifestation as the earliest compensatory mechanism in the patient with influenza?

Which nursing diagnosis should be prioritized for a patient with pneumonia and worsening respiratory distress?