The nurse is caring for a client in sickle cell crisis.  What are priority interventions for this client?  Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who reports a new onset of severe chest pain.  Which of the following actions should the nurse take to determine if the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction?

The nurse assesses a client with tachycardia.  Which clinical manifestation requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is acceptable for use if a child is able to:

The nurse is assessing a 22-year-old client experiencing the onset of symptoms of type 1 diabetes. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask?

The client is prescribed to use an oxycodone-acetaminophen (Tylox) at home daily for chronic pain management.  What instructions should the nurse give this client?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has heart failure.  Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?

A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of respiratory acidosis secondary to an overdose of barbiturates.  Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate?

The nurse assesses a client with heart block who has a heart rate of 35 beats per minute.  Which assessment should the nurse complete first?

The nurse has administered 4 oz of orange juice to an alert client whose blood glucose was 62 mg/dL. Fifteen minutes later, the blood glucose is 67 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse take next? (Normal value range: fasting glucose 74-106 mg/dL)