A nurse is providing teaching to a client about advance directive. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who has uterine prolapse. The provider has recommended a total abdominal hysterectomy, but the client tells the nurse that the surgery is not an option. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A nurse in a clinic is teaching a newly licensed nurse about sexually transmitted infections. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to report which of the following infections to the health department?

A charge nurse notices that staff nurses are having difficulty using new IV infusion pumps for medication administration. Which of the following is the priority action by the charge nurse?

A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the emergency department to a medical-surgical unit using the SBAR communication tool. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the background portion of the report?

A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel about airborne precautions. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as an indication that a referral to an occupational therapist is necessary?

A charge nurse is receiving change-of-shift report. Which of the following situations should the charge nurse address first?

A nurse in an emergency department is triaging four clients following a mass casualty event. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign a red tag?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease and is interested in learning more about their condition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse case manager is reviewing the electronic medical record of a postoperative client. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up by the case manager. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes 1315:

Client is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy, Client's partner is at bedside. Surgical dressing intact, with small amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressings. Client reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client requests a dose of their pain medication. Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications. Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment

Plan of Care

1300:

Case management referral for discharge planning.

Client will need home health referral for dressing changes Client to follow up with the provider at the clinic in 1 week.