A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a paralytic ileus related to acute pancreatitis and reports pain as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client has prescriptions for multiple PRN pain medications. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?

A nurse is reviewing a client's cardiac monitor. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for synchronized cardioversion?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a total right hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client to prevent complications?

A nurse is administering packed RBCs to a client. The client reports chills, lower back pain, and nausea 10 min after the infusion begins. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about an upcoming hysterosalpingography. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A nurse is planning care for a client who is 1 day postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse in a medical clinic is caring for a client.

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Nurses' Notes

2 weeks ago, 0940:

Client presents to clinic with reports of feeling unwell for the past few weeks. Client states, "I have a sore that won't get better on my right foot." Client removed gauze bandage to reveal open wound 3 cm x 4 cm on right foot; draining small amount of purulent drainage. Client awake and alert; chest clear to auscultation; heart tones audible with no abnormal heart tones heard. Client reports frequent urination, increased thirst, and recent 4.5 kg (10 lb) weight loss without trying. Client denies pain but reports experiencing nausea. BMI is 27.

Vital Signs

2 weeks ago, 0945:

Temperature 38.3° C (100.9°F)

Heart rate 104/min

Respiratory rate 18/min

Blood pressure 98/74 mm Hg

Oxygen saturation 97% on room air

Laboratory Results

2 weeks ago 1020:

WBC count 9,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)

Blood glucose 250 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL)

Triiodothyronine (T3) 200 mg/dL (70 to 205 mg/dL)

A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client.

Which of the following findings require follow-up? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric tube. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings?

A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is admitting a client who reports tightness in their chest that radiates to left arm.

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Nurses' Notes: 1000:

Client reports tightness in chest that radiates to left arm. States pain as 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. Started to feel nauseous after breakfast. Client states, "I had scrambled eggs and bacon like I do every morning." Client is diaphoretic and short of breath. Heart rate is irregular and tachycardic. Alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Lungs clear to auscultation in all lobes. Bowel sounds are present in all 4 quadrants. +1 pedal pulses. Skin is cool to touch. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds.