A nurse is educating a client about regional anesthesia. Which statement is accurate about this type of anesthesia?

A nurse is providing client care in a hospital setting. Who has full legal responsibility and accountability for the nurse's actions?

A client is suing a nurse for malpractice. What is the term for the person bringing suit?

A client returning to the floor after orthopedic surgery is reporting nausea. The nurse is aware that an appropriate intervention is to:

The nurse is documenting an assessment that was completed at 9:30 p.m. The facility uses military time for documentation. What entry should the nurse make for the time care was given?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for an older adult client at risk for constipation. Which intervention by the nurse will decrease this risk?

The nurse is disposing of an old dressing that is saturated with a client's blood. How should the nurse dispose of the dressing?

In order to prevent the possibility of venous stasis, a nurse is educating a surgical client on how to perform leg exercises. Which statement by the client indicates a sound understanding of leg exercises?

The nurse is calling a health care provider to give an update on a client's condition. The nurse receives a telephone order and, when requests that the order be read back to the provider for confirmation, the provider states, "I don't have time for this." What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for an asthmatic client who requires a low concentration of oxygen. Which delivery device should the nurse use in order to administer oxygen to the client?

client scheduled for complex heart surgery has been reading their religious text for hours each day, cries often, and is not sleeping well. What might these observations cue the nurse about the client?