The nurse received report about a client in labor.  The clie…

The nurse received report about a client in labor.  The client’s assessment findings include: last vaginal examination the cervix was dilated 3cm, effaced 30%, contractions are 22 minutes apart, and last 20 seconds.  The nurse’s interpretation is that the client is in which stage of labor?

A nurse is assessing a newborn infant whose parents are rece…

A nurse is assessing a newborn infant whose parents are recent immigrants from China. The parents express concern about giving their baby a bath between 24-48 hours after birth. They tell the nurse that in their culture, newborns should not be bathed for several days to prevent illness. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is caring for a 12 year old who is having moderate…

The nurse is caring for a 12 year old who is having moderate post-operative pain, with a rating of 6/10 on the numeric pain scale. The child has a prescription for Meperidine 40 mg IM.  The nurse has the following medication available. How much should the nurse draw up to administer?