A nurse is teaching a 58-year-old client about the importance of regular eye examinations for glaucoma prevention. The client has no known risk factors for glaucoma beyond age. According to current recommendations, how frequently should this client undergo a comprehensive eye examination?

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A nurse is documenting a respiratory assessment during the physical examination of a hospitalized client. Which findings should be recorded as objective components of the respiratory assessment? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC). When reviewing the benefits of this device, which clinical advantages should the nurse include in client education? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing a client’s ASA physical status classification prior to surgery. Which statement best explains the significance of a higher ASA classification?

A client with a total laryngectomy is experiencing thickened secretions and difficulty clearing the airway. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is assisting with the management of a client with ARDS on mechanical ventilation. The healthcare team is employing a strategy of “permissive hypercapnia.” Which of the following statements accurately describe aspects of this strategy in ARDS management? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with nonbullous impetigo and is being treated in the outpatient setting. Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement to reduce transmission and promote healing? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing a client for emergency appendectomy. The client’s skin markings indicate allergies to iodine and latex. Which combination of actions should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is preparing a client for emergency abdominal surgery. The client’s chart indicates a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and current warfarin therapy. Which action should the nurse prioritize?