A client is admitted with a severe allergic response to a bee sting. Which lab would the nurse expect to be the most elevated on the white blood count (WBC) differential?

A client diagnosed with gout has been instructed on limiting the intake of purine-rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A client is admitted with a severe allergic response to a bee sting. Which lab would the nurse expect to be the most elevated on the white blood count (WBC) differential?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has been placed on airborne precautions. Which of the following in an appropriate nursing precaution?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection. Wound cultures identify the infecting organism as vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Which type of precautions should the health care team initiate?

The culture from the wound infection shows the organism: Bacterial Staphylococcal Aureus. Which of the following healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is instructing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the use of personal protective equipment while caring for clients. Which of the following statements made by the UAP indicates an understanding of standard precaution techniques?

A nurse who uses meticulous sterile technique when performing wound care procedures is attempting to control which link in the chain of infection?

A client had a bowel resection 5 days ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds that the client's temperature is 103 degrees F, pulse is 88, respirations are 20, and the blood pressure is 146/72. Urine output has been 160cc for the last 4 hours. The incision is erythemic and warm to touch. The nurse determines that the client's fever is most likely due to what condition?

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

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.