When providing a bed bath, the nurse monitors the patient’s skin. The nurse observes an area of skin on the buttocks that is softened from continuous exposure to urine. Which term would the nurse use when documenting this finding?

A patient being treated for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with anticoagulant therapy wants a shave. What is the nurse’s best action to the patient’s request?

While assisting the primary nurse who is manually transferring a patient from a bed to a chair, a nurse intervenes when the primary nurse implements which action during the transfer?

A nurse is reviewing body defense mechanisms against infection. Which finding represents a secondary defense?

A nurse is providing a.m. care to a patient and finds an erythematous area near the sacrum that has scratch marks on the skin. The skin is intact. How should the nurse document this finding?

A member of the hospital maintenance staff is mopping the floor when patients begin to complain about watery eyes and irritated throats. Which priority action should the nurse take?

A nurse is working in a long-term care facility and preparing to provide a.m. care to patients. Which care should be provided on a daily basis? Select all that apply.

A nurse is monitoring a patient who continually attempts to scratch an area of the body. Which priority actions should the nurse take to minimize this patient action? Select all that apply.

A nurse is working at a clinic when an electrical fire begins. Place the steps the nurse should take in the appropriate order. (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use punctuation or spaces. Example: 1234.) 1. Sound the fire alarm. 2. Extinguish the fire. 3. Evacuate all clients from the area. 4. Close all doors in the immediate area.

A patient has developed a urinary tract infection after being catheterized during surgery. What would the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider will prescribe?