A nurse has been assigned four patients of which one of the patients is completely immobile. Which complication should the nurse expect as a result of immobility? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse caring for a newborn in the maternal-newborn unit notes the objective finding shown in the diagram. What is the appropriate nursing intervention?

You are examining a client with respiratory distress. Which physical assessment would best determine if the client has acute hypoxemia?

The nurse receives four clients in the emergency department from triage at the same time. Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention?

When collecting data, the nurse understands which individual is the primary source of information regarding pain tolerance.

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for gastrointestinal disorders. While conducting a focused assessment, the nurse prepares to lightly palpate the client's abdomen. Which part of the hand should the nurse use?

While checking the client's medication administration record, it was determined the client received the wrong medication. Which action should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is preparing to physically exam a client. What action by the nurse is most to take prior to beginning the client examination?

The nurse is collecting a medical history on a 34-year old client. The client reports: "I take oral antibiotics whenever she gets a sore throat, because she cannot afford to lose any time at work". What is the nurse's best response?

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A client is receiving the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide. When evaluating the client's response to hydrochlorothiazide, which common nontherapeutic response is important for the nurse to monitor?