A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who requires droplet precautions due to influenza. Which nursing action should be completed?

Which of the following statements best describes the goal of chemotherapy when prescribed as part of palliative treatment?

The nurse is caring for several clients on a hospital's surgical unit. Which of the following clients are at greatest risk for developing an infection?

A client with leukopenia is being discharged home. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?

The nurse is caring for an 86-year-old client who is reporting inability to concentrate, uneasiness, lightheadedness, weakness, and muscle and joint discomfort. The client also has an elevated pulse, elevated respirations, and a normal temperature. Which of the following statements would be accurate?

A client had a right knee replaced 4 days ago. The client returns with an elevated temperature for the past 24 hours. Which assessment would the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is caring for a client with a large abdominal wound. The nurse knows to cleanse the wound from the inner to outer area. What is the rationale for cleaning the wound in this manner?

A client had a bowel resection 5 days ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds that the client's temperature is 103 degrees F, pulse is 88, respirations are 20, and the blood pressure is 146/72. Urine output has been 160cc for the last 4 hours. The incision is erythemic and warm to touch. The nurse determines that the client's fever is most likely due to what condition?

The nurse is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. What findings would the nurse anticipate during their assessment?

The physician orders heparin sodium 6000 units SQ. The pharmacy sends the following vial of heparin. How many mL will the patient receive per dose? (Round to the nearest tenth and label your answer.)

A 57-year old female client is admitted to the hospital with left upper arm open wound infection (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA]) and cellulitis.

Indicate whether the nursing actions listed below are Indicated (appropriate or necessary). Contraindicated (could be harmful), or Non-essential (make no difference or are not necessary) for the client's care at this time.