A nurse is teaching a class about providing care within the legal scope of practice to a group of nurses.
The nurse should include that which of the following procedures is outside the legal scope of practice for an RN?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following medications for pain relief should the nurse include in the teaching that can be taken concurrently with enoxaparin?

A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic.

Vital Signs 0915:

Temperature 36.7° C (98° F)

BP 122/80 mm Hg Respiratory rate 20/min Heart rate 99/min

Nurses' Notes 0900:

A 16-year-old client reports to the clinic with their caregiver. The client's caregiver informs the nurse that the client has "not been themselves lately." The client's parents and a sibling passed away from injuries sustained when a tornado moved through their town 1 month ago. They were the only survivors and witnessed their family's deaths.

0910:

The client appears anxious but answers appropriately for age. They report experiencing nightmares that awaken them at night and startle easily during thunderstorms, but the client admits that they have always been afraid of thunderstorms. The client admits to smoking marijuana for about 1 month because it helps clear their mind. They also admit that they have no desire to leave the house. They attend school regularly and are on the honor roll.

Based on the information in the client's medical record, which of the following findings requires immediate follow-up?

Select the 4 findings that require follow-up.

A nurse is caring for a client who has an implanted venous access port. Which of the following should the nurse use to access the port?

A nurse is admitting a client to a medical-surgical unit. When performing medication reconciliation for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings places the client at risk if he receives alteplase?

The nurse continues to care for the client.

Highlight the findings that indicate improvement in the client's condition. To deselect a finding

A nurse is developing an in-service about personality disorders. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing borderline personality disorder?

A nurse is caring for a client.

Nurses' Notes 0900:

Client reports a 3-month history of intermittent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Reports unintentional weight loss of 5.5 kg (12 lb) in 3 months.

0930:

Stool sample obtained for fecal occult blood test. Fatty appearance and foul odor noted.

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process.

A nurse is teaching a new parent about breastfeeding her 2-week-old infant. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse in a mental health clinic receives a request from a client who is undergoing psychotherapy to obtain a copy of the therapist's notes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?