A nurse is caring for a client who has gastroenteritis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse recognize as an indication that the client is experiencing dehydration?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a herniated disc and is scheduled for a peripheral nerve block. The client tells the nurse. "I am afraid to have this procedure." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

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

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options.

The nurse should first address the client's Select... followed by the client's Select...ECG results

A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department.

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who was admitted with a urinary tract infection.

Findings upon admission:

The nurse is assessing the client 12 hr later. How should the nurse interpret the findings? For each finding, click to specify whether the finding is unrelated to the diagnosis, a sign of potential improvement, or a sign of potential worsening condition.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?

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

Click to highlight the findings below that would indicate that the client has a potential problem. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Nurses' Notes

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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 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.

A nurse in the emergency department is managing the care of a client who has an electrical shock injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record

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

Potential Prescription: Anticipated Nonessential Contraindicated