The nurse is assessing a patient with respiratory distress. Which finding indicates a late sign of hypoxia?

A nurse is observing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) reposition a bedridden patient. In which situation should the nurse intervene due to poor body mechanics?

The nurse is administering famotidine (an H2 receptor blocker) to a patient with GERD. What is the primary action of this medication?

A nurse is observing a nursing student providing wound care and heat/cold therapy to patients. In which situation should the nurse intervene immediately?

The nurse is admitting an elderly patient. During the head to toe assessment, the nurse identifies a pressure injury on the patient’s left heel. How will the nurse stage this pressure ulcer?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a chest tube. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to maintain proper function and patient safety?

A nursing student is reviewing the different types of laxatives used to treat constipation. Which mechanism of action is correct?

A nurse is evaluating a patient’s ability to move normally and maintain balance while walking. What is the nurse assessing?

A nurse is teaching a patient how to obtain a midstream clean-catch urine specimen. Which of the following is the correct order for collecting the specimen?1. Begin urinating into the toilet.2. Use an antiseptic wipe to clean the perineal area.3. Collect urine midstream in the sterile container.4. Secure the lid on the container without touching the inside.

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has mobility limitations and needs assistance with toileting. The patient expresses embarrassment about needing help and has been avoiding fluid intake to reduce the need to urinate. What is the best nursing intervention?