A group of nurses visits selected clients individually at the beginning of each shift. What are these procedures called?

A nurse working in a long-term care facility is instituting interventions to prevent falls. Which intervention is an appropriate alternative to the use of restraints for ensuring client safety and preventing falls?

A nurse is providing ongoing postoperative care to a client who has had knee surgery. The nurse assesses the dressing and finds it saturated with blood. The client is restless and has a rapid pulse. What should the nurse do next?

Which aspect of nursing would most likely be defined by legislation at the state level?

A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions?

nurse is talking with a coworker about the diversity of cultures in the client population being admitted to their unit. During the conversation, the coworker becomes defensive about personal beliefs and values that are different. The coworker becomes condescending and begins to ridicule the values of the different client populations, stating, "Their beliefs and values are really out there. They make absolutely no sense. No way would I ever believe them. The nurse interprets the coworker's behavior and statements as reflective of which concept?

A client verbalizes to a mental health counselor, "My life is meaningless since my spouse divorced me and that I no longer want to live." What nursing concern, resulting from the client's spiritual distress, is appropriate for care planning?

A nurse is arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What kind of law is involved with this type of activity?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for an older adult client at risk for constipation. Which intervention by the nurse will decrease this risk?

The nurse is providing education to a client regarding pain control after surgery. What time does the nurse inform the client is the best time to request pain medication?

The nurse is disposing of an old dressing that is saturated with a client's blood. How should the nurse dispose of the dressing?