A patient receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 4 L/min complains of nasal dryness. What should the nurse do to alleviate this discomfort?

Ms Hong is wearing a nasal cannula. Select the appropriate oxygen flow rate for NC. 

What is the primary purpose of using an incentive spirometer?

You observe an older adult patient with pneumonia for early signs of hypoxia. You know that the early signs of hypoxia include: (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia. On entering the room, the nurse finds the patient lying in bed, coughing and unable to clear secretions. What should the nurse do first?

Ms. Hong is instructing one of the nursing students about how to correctly use a sharps container. Ms. Hong recognizes that further instruction is warranted when the nursing student states, “I will:

A nurse suspects her/his patient may be suffering from delirium related to inadequate of sleep. What signs does the nurse observe to support this diagnosis? 

Ms. Hong is experiencing difficulty falling asleep at night. What tips will you advise Ms. Hong to follow? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is working with a patient who has a contagious condition. In recalling the chain of infection, the nurse knows that an environment favorable for the growth and reproduction of an infectious agent is referred to as ______

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for phlebitis?