A community health nurse is educating a group of adults about common causes of foodborne illnesses after several members of the community developed gastrointestinal symptoms following a local picnic. Which organisms are commonly associated with foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States, and what factors contribute to infection? Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing to initiate PN for a client with seve…
The nurse is preparing to initiate PN for a client with severe malnutrition. Which nursing actions are appropriate for safe PN administration? Select all that apply.
A client with chronic heart failure is participating in a ca…
A client with chronic heart failure is participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program. What is the main benefit of this program?
A nurse is counseling a 48-year-old patient with a BMI of 32…
A nurse is counseling a 48-year-old patient with a BMI of 32 kg/m² and a family history of hypertension about prevention strategies for primary hypertension. Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate to prioritize for this patient?
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client 10 da…
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client 10 days after bariatric surgery. Which instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
The nurse is preparing to administer infliximab (Remicade) t…
The nurse is preparing to administer infliximab (Remicade) to a client with Crohn’s disease. Which actions should the nurse take prior to administering this medication? (Select all that apply)
The nurse is preparing to place ECG leads on a client for te…
The nurse is preparing to place ECG leads on a client for telemetry monitoring. Which steps should the nurse take to ensure proper placement? Select all that apply.
A client with chronic cholecystitis reports pruritus. The nu…
A client with chronic cholecystitis reports pruritus. The nurse explains that this symptom is likely due to:
An 80-year-old client with primary hypertension reports dizz…
An 80-year-old client with primary hypertension reports dizziness when standing, reduced sexual desire since starting antihypertensive medication, and difficulty adhering to multiple drug doses throughout the day. Which nursing intervention best addresses the client’s immediate safety and adherence concerns?
A client is admitted to the emergency department with severe…
A client is admitted to the emergency department with severe abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea, and a low-grade fever after attending a community picnic. Which foodborne pathogen is most likely responsible for these symptoms?