A client who was a victim of a rape and was confirmed HIV positive six months ago arrives at the clinic for an appointment.

The client is thin, with a saddened affect and talks about frequently crying and feeling hopeless.

The client describes not wanting to see anyone or go out of the house.

Which action should the nurse take?

A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) is receiving Interferon beta-1b 0.1875 mg SUBQ every other day.

The nurse reconstitutes the vial by slowly injecting 1.2 mL of diluent into the Interferon vial for a reconstituted solution of 0.25 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.

If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth.)

A client who received an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the right femur after experiencing a fall at home experiences a sudden onset of increasing confusion and agitation.
When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

The mother of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse if her child's impaired movements will worsen as the child grows. Which response provides the best explanation?

The nurse is reviewing the client's data. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the primary health care provider immediately? Select all that apply.

While caring for a toddler receiving oxygen via face mask, the nurse observes that the child's lips and nares are dry and cracked.
Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test for a client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A nurse is caring for a 26-year-old female client who is in active labor in the labor and delivery unit.

The client has requested epidural anesthesia, and it has been administered to manage her pain during labor. The nurse is now monitoring her condition closely.

Page the admitting anesthesiologist STAT.

Following a bowel resection, a client's tympanic temperature was 97.6°F (36.4°C) on admission to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Thirty minutes later, the temperature is 101.6°F (38.7°C). Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) washing hands prior to entering the client's room. Which action by the UAP requires additional teaching?

The psychiatric nurse is talking to a newly admitted client when another male client, who is diagnosed with antisocial behavior, intrudes on the conversation and tells the nurse, "I have to talk to you right now! It is very important!" How should the nurse respond to this client?