A client with emphysema is reporting difficulty in breathing and exhibiting audible wheezing. The nurse administers albuterol as prescribed for the third time within the last 12 hours. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler. Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?

The client undergoes several days of antibiotic and respiratory treatment for his pneumonia.

Mark whether the assessment findings indicate that the treatment was effective or ineffective. Each row must have one option selected.

The client with Clostridium difficile in the stool receives a prescription for vancomycin PO. Which action should the nurse take before administering the first dose?

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

The nurse is preparing to set up the oxygen administration and apply the simple face mask. Which should the nurse do before applying the face mask? Select that apply.

The nurse is performing a routine dressing change for a client with a stage 3 pressure injury that is red with significant granulation. The wound has a gauze dressing covering the area. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used. Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

The wound care nurse is preparing to change the client's dressing. For each technique item, click to indicate whether the technique is indicated or not indicated. Each row must have one option selected.

A client is being cared for in the emergency department with acute abdominal pain and a provisional diagnosis of pancreatitis. The nurse assesses the client and obtains the results from laboratory studies. Which information is most valuable in reporting the client's status to the healthcare provider?

A teenage client is admitted to the emergency department following a bee sting. The client arrives with a body rash and 30 minutes later becomes short of breath. The nurse obtains the client's vital signs as a heart rate of 130 beats/minute, respirations of 40 breaths/minute, and a blood pressure of 90/52 mm Hg. The client is exhibiting clinical manifestations of which type of immune reaction?