A nurse is instructing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the use of personal protective equipment while caring for clients. Which of the following statements made by the UAP indicates an understanding of standard precaution techniques?

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

Tumor staging includes the TNM classification system. The N in TNM would give the physician information on which part of the tumor classification?

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.

A client diagnosed with gout has been instructed on limiting the intake of purine-rich foods. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A client asks the nurse what is meant by the term benign. Which response by the nurse is best?

At 1930 the nurse notes that the client has rapid, more labored respirations with frequent coughing that is producing thick tenacious secretions. The client is alert and oriented and able to speak, between coughing episodes. She states that the last time she had this much coughing, the respiratory therapist (RT) gave her a nebulizer treatment, which "helped a lot."

What nursing actions would the nurse implement at this time in coordination with the registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.

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

A newly hired nurse is completing their health evaluation and physical for their new employment. The laboratory technician draws a titer for rubella. The laboratory results are negative. What would be the next action?

A nurse who uses meticulous sterile technique when performing wound care procedures is attempting to control which link in the chain of infection?

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?