A nurse leader is discussing possible continuing education opportunities with other staff members.

Which of the following actions should the nurse leader recommend to maintain clinical competence?

The nurse is performing pin care for a patient with an external fixation device for a fractured tibia.

Which assessment finding by the nurse should be reported to the unit care coordinator?

The nurse is assessing tube feeding residual amounts and finds 10ml of residual.

The client is receiving 60ml/hr of feeding.

What action should the nurse take?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has urolithiasis.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

Given the following vital signs, which should the nurse address first in the patient?

The nursing assistant is delivering patient meals.

What meal should the nurse expect to be delivered to a patient who had gastric bypass surgery the day before?

A nurse is providing care for a client with severe burns.

The client’s vital signs at 0820 are as follows: Blood pressure 140/80 mm Hg, Heart rate 110/min, Respiratory rate 25/min, Sa 98% on room air, Temperature 36.1 C (97° F). Which of the following interventions should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following clients should be seen first?

A patient has severe trauma from an automobile accident.

The nurse is checking the gastric pH and is administering Protonix 40 mg IV piggyback two times a day as ordered.

This is prophylactic to prevent which of the following?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has developed cardiogenic shock.

Which pulse site should the nurse use when assessing circulation to the client’s brain?

A nurse is explaining to a client who is preparing for emergency surgery due to a small bowel obstruction.

The client is anxious and doesn’t understand what the surgeon means by “adhesions” causing the blockage.

Which of the following statements is the best response from the nurse?