16. An NGSS performance expectation for a kindergartener is to understand that:
14. What is an appropriate second-grade physical science qu…
14. What is an appropriate second-grade physical science question?
A nurse caring for a client with a serum potassium of 6.5 mE…
A nurse caring for a client with a serum potassium of 6.5 mEq/L (6.5 mmol/L) and exhibiting cardiovascular changes will implement which intervention first?
A nurse is initially assessing a dark-skinned client reporti…
A nurse is initially assessing a dark-skinned client reporting acute dyspnea. Which action by the nurse demonstrates a lack of understanding regarding this client’s assessment needs related to the evaluation blood oxygen level?
A client admitted diagnosed with pneumonia has been tachypne…
A client admitted diagnosed with pneumonia has been tachypneic for several days. When the nurse starts an IV to give fluids, the client questions this action, saying “I have been drinking tons of water. How am I dehydrated?” What response by the nurse best answers the client’s question?
A client presents to the emergency department (ED) with poss…
A client presents to the emergency department (ED) with possible community-acquired pneumonia. Which outcome demonstrates that treatment goals for this client type have been met?
A client admitted with suspected pneumonia reports going to…
A client admitted with suspected pneumonia reports going to the primary health care provider a “few days ago” and shows the nurse the results of what the client calls “an allergy test,” as shown below: The reddened area is firm to the touch. What initial action will the nurse take to address any safety risks?
The nurse working with older clients understands age-related…
The nurse working with older clients understands age-related changes in the gastrointestinal system. Which changes does this include? Select all that apply.
The partner of a client hospitalized with tuberculosis (TB)…
The partner of a client hospitalized with tuberculosis (TB) is fearful of entering the room where the client is in isolation and refuses to visit. What action by the nurse is best?
During an assessment, the patient states that his bowel move…
During an assessment, the patient states that his bowel movements cause discomfort because the stool is hard and difficult to pass. As the nurse, which of the following suggestions can you make to assist the patient in improving the quality of his bowel movement? Select all that apply.