A client presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident, reporting a head-on collision with airbag deployment. The nurse observes tachypnea, dyspnea, and asymmetric chest rise. Vital signs are: Temperature 97.8°F, Pulse 118 bpm, Respiratory Rate 26 bpm, Blood Pressure 102/68 mmHg, and Pulse Oximetry 95% on room air. Based on this assessment data, what condition does the nurse suspect is most likely occurring? What are the two priority actions to take? What are the two priority parameters to monitor?

The nurse is planning the care of a client with a new tracheostomy. Which of the following are potential complications of the tracheostomy for the client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

The nurse is preparing the client newly diagnosed with asthma for discharge with a personal best on peak flow of 450. Which statement from the client indicates the teaching regarding disease management and peak flow meter has been effective?

Which of the following interventions are indicated for post needle stick HIV exposure prophylaxis for nurses? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A client comes to the clinic with a cough for 2 weeks, low-grade temp. and wants something to help relieve the symptoms. The client is suspected to have Rhinitis. What should the nurse include in educating the client about the uncomplicated common cold?

What was the House of Representative’s main goal during Reconstruction; pertaining to African Americans?

You are the nurse taking care of a 38yo woman, married with 2 children. She has a history of chronic pain, which has been newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which priority nursing diagnosis is most likely to apply to this client’s care needs?  

The order reads: Vancomycin 1,250mg in 250mL of  NS IVPB every 12 h. Infuse over 1 ½ hours. The IV is to infuse by gravity. The primary set is macro-drop 20 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min will the nurse count?

The nurse receives a phone call from a clinic client who experienced fever of 103.4F and a slight dyspnea for a short period of time after receiving pneumococcus vaccine one day earlier. Symptoms have subsided and no further symptoms noted. What is the nurses’ responsibility and most appropriate action?

A client with streptococcal pneumonia presents with which clinical manifestations first?