A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who asks about using acupuncture to manage his osteoarthritis pain. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a contraindication for receiving this treatment?

A nurse at a health department is providing anticipatory guidance to the parent of a 1-month-old infant.
The nurse should inform the parent that the infant should receive which of the following immunizations at the age of 2 months?

A nurse is planning care for a toddler who has epiglottitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?

A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of nurses about malpractice issues in nursing. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching as an example of malpractice?

A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the staff nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client in the outpatient mental health clinic

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Nurses' Notes
Today

Client states "I’m feeling much better." They report less fatigue even though they have difficulty sleeping. Client reports they are not sad anymore but are experiencing more frequent headaches. Client continues to deny any suicidal ideation

Vital Signs
Today
BP 149/91 mm Hg

Heart rate 75min

Respiratory rate 18/min

The nurse reviews the entries in the medical record.

Admission Assessment 0900:
Client reports, "I'm bloated and my stomach hurts." History of prior illness: Client reports a 3-week history of gnawing abdominal pain. Client states, "It's a burning sensation that radiates to my back. I think I've lost a little weight too." Reports one episode of dark, tarry stool. No vomiting. Client reports pain is worse about 1 hr after eating a meal. Past medical history: Osteoarthritis
Social history: Recently divorced, drinks in moderation (3 to 4 drinks per week), smokes tobacco
Current medications:

Ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily PRN arthritis pain Physical Examination:

General: client appears uncomfortable, diaphoretic

Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT): oropharynx clear, mucous membranes moist and pale
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear

Gastrointestinal: epigastric tenderness to palpation, no rebound tenderness or guarding Neurological: oriented x 3 (person, place, and time)

The nurse is ready to begin. For each potential nursing action, specify if the action is indicated or not indicated for the client.
Nursing Actions

A nurse is completing an admission assessment for a client who has narcissistic personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings places the client at risk if he receives alteplase?

A nurse is providing teaching about immunizations to a client who is pregnant. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.