A client with a total laryngectomy is experiencing thickened secretions and difficulty clearing the airway. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is assisting with the management of a client with ARDS on mechanical ventilation. The healthcare team is employing a strategy of “permissive hypercapnia.” Which of the following statements accurately describe aspects of this strategy in ARDS management? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with nonbullous impetigo and is being treated in the outpatient setting. Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement to reduce transmission and promote healing? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing a client for emergency appendectomy. The client’s skin markings indicate allergies to iodine and latex. Which combination of actions should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is preparing a client for emergency abdominal surgery. The client’s chart indicates a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and current warfarin therapy. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is involved in the long-term management of a client with a history of treated TB. The nurse recognizes factors that could lead to TB reactivation. Which of the following factors could reactivate TB? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic to a postoperative client on the clinical unit. The client reports moderate incisional pain. Which assessments are essential for the nurse to complete before administering the analgesic, according to the guidelines? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing an 88-year-old client with hearing and visual impairments for surgery. Which interventions are most appropriate to ensure effective communication and safety? Select all that apply.

A nurse is inspecting a client’s thorax during a focused respiratory assessment. Which physical findings should prompt the nurse to conduct further evaluation for potential respiratory compromise? Select all that apply.

A nurse is educating a client with bronchiectasis about measures to prevent exacerbations. The client asks about fluid intake recommendations. The nurse should advise the client to aim for a daily fluid intake of at least: