A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy?

A nurse in the emergency department admitted a client who is having a myocardial infarction. The client has been placed on the heart monitor. Which of the following electrocardiogram strips is indicative of a myocardial infarction?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has chronic urinary tract infections.
The client has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 250 mg PO twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery.
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a newly implanted arteriovenous graft in the right arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A home health nurse is providing care to an older adult client during the winter. During an in-home visit, the nurse notes that the thermostat is set to 12.8° C (55° F). The client tells the nurse, "I keep the heat set low because I can't afford to pay the bill." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicates a client is experiencing referred pain?

A nurse is reviewing a client's cardiac monitor for dysrhythmias. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for the placement of a permanent pacemaker?

A nurse is caring for a client who has an IV in the left forearm and whose infusion pump has alarmed several times. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should recognize that which of the following is the first sign of deteriorating neurological status?