The nurse is caring for a client who just had chest surgery. Which is the most specific assessment related to this type of surgery?  

Which of the following statements is correct when educating unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to obtain a temperature?  

Follow instructions for rounding for each question.  Label all answers to receive credit. All labels must be written in approved abbreviations from Pickar or Taylor textbook. Calculate the total fluid intake in mL for a client who had the following fluids for Breakfast: Coffee:             8 fluid ounces Orange juice:   4 fluid ounces Water:              3 fluid ounces

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which nursing intervention has the highest priority for a client?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is making hourly rounds on the surgical unit and a client requests a glass of water. Which of the following should the UAP do?  

In “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down,” what did Lia Lee’s family believe was the cause of her seizures?

The nurse removes PPE after leaving a client’s isolation room. At what stage does this action break the chain of infection?

When asked about their pain level, the client states, “I’m so miserable, I really need another pain shot.” The nurse’s initial response at this time is to

The nurse knows which statement best reflects the central theme of Orem’s nursing theory?

When assessing a client’s vital signs, the nurse should explain each of her next actions before assessing the client’s temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. However, the nurse has not announced her intention to assess the client’s respiratory rate before measuring it. Which of the following is a plausible rationale for the nurse’s decision?