A patient tells their nurse "I am scared about my surgery tomorrow". The nurse's response to the patient is "everything will be fine, you have nothing to worry about". This comment by the nurse would be considered which type of communication block?

A client has an order to take 15 milligrams of liquid prednisone daily for 5 days. The pharmacy has 5mg/5mL concentration available. How many tablespoons will the nurse administer with each dose?

A patient consumed 8oz of coffee and 200mL of water at breakfast, and urinated 300mL. At lunch he consumed a 12oz tea, 60 mL popsicle (frozen ice), and urinated 300mL. After lunch the patient felt nauseated and had 60mL of emesis. Calculate the total output for this patient.

A nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personal (UAP) getting a risk for falls patient up to walk the halls without a gait belt or non-skid socks. The nurse is concerned for this patient's safety. Which communication tool would assist the nurse with effective communication related to patient safety concerns when talking with the unlicensed assistive personal (UAP)?

The nurse understands that emphysema decreases lung tissue elasticity. How does this affect lung inflation?

A nurse has been assigned 4 patients to care for at the beginning of their shift. Using the Safety and Risk Reduction priority setting framework, which of the following patients should be the priority to see first by the nurse?

A nurse is researching dietary options for a patient that includes foods that supply energy to the body. Which are classes of nutrients that supply this energy? Select all that apply.

A client who is recovering from surgery has been ordered a clear liquid diet. The nurse will be able to offer which new item that would be considered on a clear liquid diet to the client?

A nurse touches a patient's hand to indicate caring and support. What channel of communication is the nurse using within Berlo's Model of Communication?

A nurse is reviewing factors that increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) with a female client who has recurrent UTIs. Which of the following factors should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

An older woman who is a resident of a long-term care facility has to get up and void several times during the night. Which of the following is an expected age-related change that can contribute to this occurrence?