A terminally ill patient and the family agree that the physician will write a do-not-resuscitate order for the patient. The nurse understands that what should be implemented when following this order?

A nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has had surgery. The nurse monitors this patient for what postoperative complication?

A nurse is caring for a group of hospitalized patients. Which should the nurse do first to prevent patient infections?

Which of the following would indicate that a restraint is used properly?

The nursing student completes a literature review on evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following is an example evidence of EBP?

An elderly man who’s wife was recently admitted to the nursing home states to the nurse, “I am very worried about my wife, who is slowly dying, but I am very tired and need some relief.” What type of grief is the man experiencing?

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has had lower back pain for 9 months. For which type of pain will the nurse plan care?

A patient with a terminal illness tells the nurse, “I have lived a long life. I am ready to go.” Which is the nurse’s response?

A female nurse is assessing a client’s readiness to learn a self-help skill. What client factors alert the nurse that the teaching session should be postponed? Select all that apply.

The nurse is placing an indwelling catheter in a female patient. She inserts the catheter into the vagina. What is the next action for the nurse to implement?