The nurse is beginning morning rounds on a medical-surgical unit. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

A patient with Alzheimer’s disease is exhibiting increased disorientation and confusion during the late afternoon. Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate to help manage these symptoms?

The nurse is assessing a client using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The client opens eyes to verbal commands, speaks in confused sentences, and obeys motor commands. Based on this assessment, what is the client’s Glasgow Coma Scale score?

A nurse leader observes that a team member frequently misses scheduled meetings. Which communication method should the nurse leader use first to address this behavior effectively?

A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with newly diagnosed heart failure and wants to use evidence-based practice (EBP) to guide decisions. Which factors should the nurse consider when planning this patient’s care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to complete an admission assessment for a patient who identifies as transgender. Which action demonstrates best practice in communicating with this patient?

A nurse working at the public health department is administering immunizations to children and adults during a community outreach event. Which level of health care is the nurse primarily providing?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client admitted with pneumonia who lives alone and has limited mobility. Which nursing action demonstrates appropriate initiation of discharge planning?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia affecting cranial nerve V. During the assessment, which client behavior would indicate a typical manifestation of this condition?

The charge nurse asks an LPN to assist with inserting a nasogastric (NG) tube—a procedure the nurse has never performed. What is the most appropriate action for the LPN to take to ensure legal protection?