The home health nurse is caring for an elderly patient who states, “I am so afraid of getting sick. My spouse died after getting a cold.” Which suggestion will the nurse make to help the patient maintain good respiratory health?

What steps are included in providing oral care to a patient who has dentures?

A nurse is preparing to give medications and discovers a large dose for this patient. What is the next course of action?

The nurse is developing a care plan for a client receiving enteral nutrition. Which place(s) the client at increased risk for aspiration?      (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is caring for a patient with difficulty swallowing.  What is the best position for this patient while eating?

A hospitalized patient has an order for subcutaneous heparin. What is the best technique to administer this medication?

A student nurse encounters an unresponsive patient in a waiting room.  The patient is not breathing and has no pulse or respirations.  What is the next step the student nurse should take?

While reviewing laboratory values, the student notes a patient’s digoxin level is increased. Which action should the nurse take regarding the patient’s scheduled dose of digoxin?

While performing a shift assessment, the nurse visually examines a patient’s body for rashes and breaks in the skin, and looks for normal appearance of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, limbs, and genitals.  Which assessment technique is the nurse using?

A patient who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) asks a nurse about following a heart-healthy diet. The patient states that she is primarily a visual learner. Which activity will best help the patient learn about a heart-healthy diet?