A client is complaining of pain when the balloon of an indwelling catheter is inflated. What should the nurse do next?
The nurse is caring for a client who has an acute infection….
The nurse is caring for a client who has an acute infection. Which assessment findings indicate the cardinal signs of acute infection? Select all that apply
A 15 year old client comes to the emergency department and r…
A 15 year old client comes to the emergency department and requires immediate surgery. The parents live an hour away and are not present to sign the consent. What is the best action by the nurse?
During oxygen administration to the client, which piece of e…
During oxygen administration to the client, which piece of equipment would enable the nurse to regulate the amount of oxygen delivered?
During the shift report, the nurse learns that an older clie…
During the shift report, the nurse learns that an older client is unable to maintain continence after sensing the urge to void and the client becomes incontinent on the way to the bathroom. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
A nurse is giving instructions to a client who had a surgica…
A nurse is giving instructions to a client who had a surgical correction of a bunion. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
The client had abdominal surgery two days ago. Which is the…
The client had abdominal surgery two days ago. Which is the best nursing action when assessing for the presence of bowel sounds?
When applying Standard Precautions (Tier i) what interventio…
When applying Standard Precautions (Tier i) what interventions are most appropriate for the nurse to implement? Select all that apply
The nurse auscultates the client’s bowel sounds and hears fa…
The nurse auscultates the client’s bowel sounds and hears faint gurgling sounds after three minutes. What documentation would most appropriately reflect the nurse’s assessment findings?
Which procedures necessitate the use of surgical aseptic tec…
Which procedures necessitate the use of surgical aseptic techniques? Select all that apply.