A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child who has sickle cell anemia about managing the disease at home.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

The nurse reviews the entries in the medical record.

Admission Assessment 0900:
Client reports, "I'm bloated and my stomach hurts." History of prior illness: Client reports a 3-week history of gnawing abdominal pain. Client states, "It's a burning sensation that radiates to my back. I think I've lost a little weight too." Reports one episode of dark, tarry stool. No vomiting. Client reports pain is worse about 1 hr after eating a meal. Past medical history: Osteoarthritis
Social history: Recently divorced, drinks in moderation (3 to 4 drinks per week), smokes tobacco
Current medications:

Ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily PRN arthritis pain Physical Examination:

General: client appears uncomfortable, diaphoretic

Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT): oropharynx clear, mucous membranes moist and pale
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear

Gastrointestinal: epigastric tenderness to palpation, no rebound tenderness or guarding Neurological: oriented x 3 (person, place, and time)

The nurse is ready to begin. For each potential nursing action, specify if the action is indicated or not indicated for the client.
Nursing Actions

A staff nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse suction a client's tracheostomy. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the staff nurse?

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A newly licensed nurse working at an HIV clinic is reviewing the responsibilities of her position at the clinic. Which of the following tasks should the nurse identify as tertiary prevention?

A nurse is preparing to reposition a client who had a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

Select the 4 findings that require follow-up.

A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse continues to care for the client.

Nurses' Notes Day 1, 0900:

Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact.
CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab. Day 1,0930:
Peripheral IV initiated. Provider prescriptions received and implemented. Day 1, 1000:
Client voided and reports pain and dicomfort upon urination. Client states, "I've noticed burning wife I urinate for the past 2 days."

Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.