The nurse is teaching a patient about the causes of atelectasis. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the condition?

A nurse is assessing a postoperative patient who has not voided for the past 8 hours. The patient reports discomfort in the lower abdomen, and the nurse notes bladder distention upon palpation. The patient’s urine output has been less than 20 mL per hour over the last 3 hours. What is the best nursing action?

Which patient would most likely require passive range of motion (PROM) exercises?

A nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings will indicate a potential wound dehiscence?

A nurse is assessing a patient’s wound. The wound has wide edges, is not approximated, and is healing with granulation tissue filling in the space. Based on these observations, which type of wound healing is occurring?

A patient with asthma is prescribed both an inhaled bronchodilator (albuterol) and an inhaled glucocorticoid (fluticasone). What is the correct instruction for using these medications?

Which of the following patients is most likely to experience increased peristalsis?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been placed in soft wrist restraints for safety. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

The LPN/LVN is assessing multiple patients’ positioning. Which patient is correctly placed in the semi-Fowler’s position?

A nurse is assessing a patient with respiratory distress. Which statement correctly differentiates hypoxemia from hypoxia?