A young adult client has a partner and no children. The client has a hysterectomy because of endometrial cancer. The client has an IV and an indwelling urinary catheter. The client is crying asking for their partner. Which action does the nurse take first?

The nurse omits to document an assessment finding that resulted in a significant client injury. For which legal issue does the nurse need to prepare?

The nurse delegated vital signs for a group of patients to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which client condition would prohibit having a rectal temperature taken by the UAP?

In which situation is the nurse determined to be negligent?

The nurse evaluates a client's plan of care. The client has an outcome of 'Client will learn self-glucose testing before discharge'. When evidence best allows the nurse to meet the outcome of the plan?

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a ruptured appendix who underwent an emergency exploratory laparotomy with appendectomy 48 hours ago.

The 55-year-old client was admitted through the Emergency Department (ED) with fever, chills, nausea, and diffuse abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen confirmed a ruptured appendix with widespread inflammation. The client is 6'1" (193.04 cm) tall and weighs 260 lbs (117.93 kg). The client is obese with a BMI of 31.6 kg/m2. The client underwent an immediate exploratory laparotomy with appendectomy. The wound was not closed and was packed with sterile gauze.

The client's past medical history includes gastric reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client has no known drug allergies (NKDA). Home medications include lisinopril 20 mg 1 tablet PO every day, omeprazole 40 mg 1 capsule PO every day, metformin ER (extended-release) 750 mg 1 tablet PO every day, and acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tablets PO every 4 hours PRN for pain.

The physician is notified of the change in the client's wound. The nurse receives orders to obtain blood cultures x 2 and a culture of the wound now. The nurse prepares to change the client’s abdominal dressing and obtain a wound culture.

Which steps are appropriate for this procedure? (Select all that apply.)

A family member tells the nurse, "I overheard a caregiver threaten my uncle." The family member said the caregiver remarked, "If you don't learn to calm down, I will have to restrain you." Based on this information, which criminal offense does the nurse communicate to the nurse manager?

The emergency department (ED) triage nurse receives a report from emergency medical services (EMS) on an older adult client being brought to the ED via EMS. After receiving the report, the nurse reviews the client's electronic medical record (EMR) for history and the most recent medication list.

1635: Most recent entry from a visit to primary care provider 5 days ago. Vital signs were BP 164/90, HR 96, RR 20, T 96.7°F (35.9°C), and SpO2 96% on room air. Past Medical History (PMH) positive for osteoporosis, a history of ovarian cancer treated with a hysterectomy and chemotherapy 16 years ago, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension being managed with diet and exercise. During this recent visit, the client was started on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5 mg, 1 tablet PO every AM. No Known Drug Allergies (NKDA). Additional home medications include:

• Atorvastatin 20 mg PO, 1 tablet every PM
• Calcium 1000 mg, 1 tablet PO BID
• multi-vitamin, 1 capsule PO every AM

The nurse obtained the bloodwork, started the IV, and administered morphine IV push.

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The nurse's highest priority is planning care knowing that the client is at risk for seizures due to

The nurse provides care for a child with an abdominal wound. The wound edges are approximated. Which does the nurse include when rendering the prescribed wound care to this child? (Select all that apply)

The nurse plans care for a client who reports avoiding people because of having scabies and difficulty walking. Which statement does the nurse document as the client's greatest concern?

A client receives a clear liquid diet. The nurse removes which item from the client's tray? (Select all that apply)