A client had a right knee replaced 4 days ago. The client returns with an elevated temperature for the past 24 hours. Which assessment would the nurse prioritize?

A client asks the nurse what is meant by the term benign. Which response by the nurse is best?

A nurse is concerned about a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens. Which blood component should the nurse monitor?

Tumor staging includes the TNM classification system. The N in TNM would give the physician information on which part of the tumor classification?

A client had a right knee replaced 4 days ago. The client returns with an elevated temperature for the past 24 hours. Which assessment would the nurse prioritize?

At 1930 the nurse notes that the client has rapid, more labored respirations with frequent coughing that is producing thick tenacious secretions. The client is alert and oriented and able to speak, between coughing episodes. She states that the last time she had this much coughing, the respiratory therapist (RT) gave her a nebulizer treatment, which "helped a lot."

What nursing actions would the nurse implement at this time in coordination with the registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer 400 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride IV over 8 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtts/min? Label your answer.

A client who has been diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) presents with the following signs/symptoms; vital signs are: temperature, 102.8°F; pulse, 88 beats per minute; respirations 26 breaths per minute; blood pressure, 144/76; and oxygen saturation of 85%. The client complains of difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and a productive cough. The nurse notes crackles bilaterally. The client denies nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Based on these findings, the nurse would anticipate which of the following orders? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assigned to the following four clients with infections. The nurse realizes that which client has acquired a hospital-acquired infection?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who requires droplet precautions due to influenza. Which nursing action should be completed?

The nurse is caring for a client with a large abdominal wound. The nurse knows to cleanse the wound from the inner to outer area. What is the rationale for cleaning the wound in this manner?