Which action by the patient demonstrates the patient needs further education regarding the use of an incentive spirometer?

What technique will the RN use to auscultate the apical pulse?

An RN has received the assignment for the day. Which of the clients will the RN care for first?

An male client 86 years of age with a diagnosis of vascular dementia and cardiomyopathy is exhibiting signs and symptoms of pneumonia. The nurse has attempted to assess his temperature using an oral thermometer, but the client is unable to follow directions to close his mouth and secure the thermometer sublingually. Additionally, he repeatedly withdraws his head when the nurse attempts to use a tympanic thermometer. How should the nurse proceed with this assessment?

What is the nursing priority when a patient who was admitted 2 days ago with abdominal pain begins experiencing dyspnea (shortness of breath)?

A nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify the priorities of care for an assigned client. Which statement indicates that the student correctly identifies the priority client needs?

How many grams are in 0.03 kg?

Every student needs a major to graduate. Discuss at least three (3) main criteria or considerations, as discussed in this class, that students need to explore and understand to choose a major effectively. Discuss how these factors have influenced your selection of a major.  1. Criteria #1. This has influenced my selection of a major by …  2. Criteria #2. This has influenced my selection of a major by …  3. Criteria #3. This has influenced my selection of a major by … 

A lab that could indicate dehydration is:

The nurse is caring for a client who speaks Chinese, and the nurse does not speak Chinese. What is the best option for communication with this client?