A nurse is reviewing the home medications with a client in the preoperative period. The medication list includes a corticosteroid. What nursing action is appropriate related to this medication classification?

A line goes through the points ( – 2, 0) and (1, – 2). Select its equation.

The nurse recognizes which oral medications ordered for a patient with multiple sclerosis may help reduce skeletal muscle spasms?

The nurse in the emergency department documents that the newly admitted client who sustained a traumatic brain injury is “postictal upon transfer.” What did the nurse observe?

A client is receiving morphine via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. What medication is priority to have available?

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen. Select all the appropriate nursing interventions anticipated prior to the magnetic resonance imaging.

According to competitive trace theory, episodic memories become distorted as they age.

A client admitted to the emergency room complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain.  The nurse obtains blood work, vital signs and an EKG.  The arterial blood gas shows the following results: PH 7.50, PaCO2 30, HCO3 22, PaO2 85.   Current vital signs: Vital signs: B/P 120/85. Resp 30, Temp 97.0, HR 100 The nurse knows based on the current arterial blood gas (ABG) reading and the vitals signs the client may be exhibiting the following?

Which statement indicates to the nurse that the 13-year-old child understands the zone system for monitoring their treatment of asthma?

The nurse suspects an appendicitis is occurring in the adult client that presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant that has been increasing in severity throughout the day. Which abdominal assessment finding if positive would best support the healthcare provider in determining the correct medical diagnosis of appendicitis for this client?