A nurse is preparing a client for emergency abdominal surgery. The client’s chart indicates a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and current warfarin therapy. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is involved in the long-term management of a client with a history of treated TB. The nurse recognizes factors that could lead to TB reactivation. Which of the following factors could reactivate TB? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer an opioid analgesic to a postoperative client on the clinical unit. The client reports moderate incisional pain. Which assessments are essential for the nurse to complete before administering the analgesic, according to the guidelines? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing an 88-year-old client with hearing and visual impairments for surgery. Which interventions are most appropriate to ensure effective communication and safety? Select all that apply.

A nurse is inspecting a client’s thorax during a focused respiratory assessment. Which physical findings should prompt the nurse to conduct further evaluation for potential respiratory compromise? Select all that apply.

A nurse is educating a client with bronchiectasis about measures to prevent exacerbations. The client asks about fluid intake recommendations. The nurse should advise the client to aim for a daily fluid intake of at least:

A nurse is performing an assessment of a client’s eyes, starting with initial observations and then progressing to functional status. Which techniques are appropriate for the nurse to use during the initial observation phase of the assessment? Select all that apply.

A client recovering from an autograft procedure reports severe itching at the donor site on postoperative day 5. The nurse observes localized erythema and increased warmth at the site. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A client undergoing psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy for chronic plaque psoriasis reports experiencing nausea and erythema at the treatment site following a recent session. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?

A nurse is differentiating between various types of environmentally induced lung diseases. Which of the following conditions are classified as types of pneumoconiosis? Select all that apply.