A client who has a borderline personality disorder is being discharged today. When the nurse makes morning rounds, the client begins the interaction by claiming the night shift nurse is aloof and expresses joy to see that, "My favorite nurse is on duty now." Which response is best for the nurse to provide to this client's dichotomous tendency?

A client with Parkinson's disease receives a prescription for benztropine. Which common adverse effect(s) should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply

A client on the cardiac telemetry unit unexpectedly begins manifesting ventricular fibrillation and the advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) team defibrillates the client, restoring a normal sinus rhythm. Later in the day, a family member questions why the code was called, telling the nurse that the client has a living will. How should the nurse respond?

After receiving a change of shift report for clients on a medical surgical unit, which task should the nurse assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A client is receiving a secondary infusion of azithromycin 500 mg in 500 mL of normal saline (NS) to be infused over 2 hours. The IV administration set delivers 20 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

The nurse is performing an admission assessment for a newborn who has asymmetrical buttocks. Which assessment test results should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

The nurse is performing a musculoskeletal assessment with a client. Which action(s) should the nurse implement when performing passive range of motion (PROM) exercises with a client? Select all that apply.

Patient Data

Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as manifestations of digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse provides sliding scale insulin administration instructions to an adult who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The client demonstrates an understanding of the instructions provided by performing the procedure in which order? (Arrange with the first on top and the last on the bottom.)

Patient Data

The client is seen for a 1 week follow up appointment. The nurse is evaluating the response to the treatment for cellulitis. Select the 3 findings consistent with a therapeutic response to interventions.

The nurse is evaluating the client’s response to pain management.

Click to highlight the findings that indicate the client is experiencing the therapeutic effects of the medication.

Pain level presently 3 on a 0 to 10 scale. The client reports feeling "sleepy." Client is able to take deep breaths, achieving 1,000 mL on incentive spirometer. New mild cough noted. Repositions in bed with minimal assistance. Attempted to get up to the chair, but experienced dizziness with standing.