A patient with asthma is prescribed both an inhaled bronchodilator (albuterol) and an inhaled glucocorticoid (fluticasone). What is the correct instruction for using these medications?

Which of the following patients is most likely to experience increased peristalsis?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been placed in soft wrist restraints for safety. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

The LPN/LVN is assessing multiple patients’ positioning. Which patient is correctly placed in the semi-Fowler’s position?

A nurse is assessing a patient with respiratory distress. Which statement correctly differentiates hypoxemia from hypoxia?

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?