Compartment syndrome is a serious complication that nurses m…

Compartment syndrome is a serious complication that nurses must be aware of while working on an orthopedic unit. A nurse educator is teaching new nurses about compartment syndrome. Which of the following statements made by a nursing student can the nurse educator confirm to be correct?

A community health nurse is providing a wound management cla…

A community health nurse is providing a wound management class at a local senior center. During the class, one participant asks why his wound is not healing. The nurse explains that wound healing can be hindered by many factors. Match the local factors that affect wound healing with the correct description.

You are caring for patients in the emergency department. One…

You are caring for patients in the emergency department. One of your patient’s is a 34-year-old female presenting with periumbilical pain that has localized to the right lower quadrant, and is reported as 8/10 on the numeric pain scale. Review the patient’s lab results, vital signs, and pertinent orders below. 7/5/23 Lab Results WBC – elevated Provider’s Orders Maintain NPO status. Administer IV normal saline continuously at 125mL/hr. Assess pain every 30 minutes. Vital Signs Temp: 99.0 ⁰F, Pulse: 110 bpm, Respirations: 20 breaths/min, BP: 152/88, Sp02: 97% on room air While caring for this patient, she reports that her pain has suddenly improved and her pain score is now 1/10. What is the most appropriate nursing action based on the patient’s change in condition?

The nurse is reviewing the client’s surgical report and note…

The nurse is reviewing the client’s surgical report and notes that the client has a history of evisceration. The nurse researches the differences between dehiscence and evisceration. Which of the following describes the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?

You are seeing a 14-year-old girl, Mathilda, who was referre…

You are seeing a 14-year-old girl, Mathilda, who was referred by her school counselor for symptoms of depression. During your psychiatric evaluation, Mathilda discloses that she has been thinking about suicide. She reports having occasional thoughts of “wanting it all to end” but denies any current plan, intent, or preparatory behavior. She begs you not to tell her parents, fearing they will “make it worse.” What is the best initial response regarding confidentiality and Mathilda’s disclosure?