A nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a below-the-knee amputation and is experiencing severe phantom limb pain. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement to help decrease the client’s discomfort?
A nurse is providing care to a diverse patient population an…
A nurse is providing care to a diverse patient population and wants to ensure culturally competent care. Which of the following are key components of culturally competent care? Select all that apply.
A public health nurse is reviewing a community health report…
A public health nurse is reviewing a community health report that includes various health indicators. Which statement best defines a health indicator?
A client with cirrhosis presents to the emergency department…
A client with cirrhosis presents to the emergency department with a suspected acetaminophen overdose. Which of the following antidotes should the nurse anticipate to administer?
A public health nurse is educating a group of nursing studen…
A public health nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Which of the following statements by a student indicates a correct understanding of the CDC’s responsibilities?
A nurse is providing care to a diverse patient population an…
A nurse is providing care to a diverse patient population and wants to ensure culturally competent care. Which of the following are key components of culturally competent care? Select all that apply.
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient…
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with an open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound). Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate and implement? Select all that apply.
A public health nurse is giving a presentation on current tr…
A public health nurse is giving a presentation on current trends affecting community and public health. Which of the following statements accurately describe these trends? Select all that apply.
A 34 year old female has presented to the emergency departme…
A 34 year old female has presented to the emergency department complaining of shortness of breath. A brief medical history reveals she is a smoker and has taken prescription birth control pills for over 10 years. The nurse suspects the client has a pulmonary embolus. Which other assessment data would corroborate this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerul…
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select the two that apply.