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A nurse is preparing an instructional session for a client about managing episodes of constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when meeting with the client?

The physician orders Salagen 10 mg po twice a day for dry eyes. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

Which is the highest priority concern for the nurse who is educating the homeless patient about medications, appointments, and therapies for management of diabetes?

Which action by the nurse demonstrates attentive reassurance?

Lucy Richards is a 20-year-old nursing student who is in her first clinical rotation. She has not had experience in any health care setting but wants to be a good nurse. She is assigned to Thelma Miller, an 88-year-old patient who is on the medical-surgical unit for treatment of congestive heart failure. Mrs. Miller is alert and oriented but has difficulty with her speech because of a stroke that she had 5 years ago. Mrs. Miller is alone and crying when Lucy walks into her room.

Which of the following best demonstrates a caring practice for Lucy? CASE STUDY #1

The nurse is examining a patient's ears and notices cerumen in the external canal. Which of these statements about cerumen is correct?

The patient presents with fever for the last few days, sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes under the jaw. What is the appropriate response of the nurse when the patient asks about the cause of the enlarged lymph nodes?

Connected with others and the environment

Which teaching approach is demonstrated when the nurse provides guidance while the patient performs the sterile dressing change?

A nurse is preparing to inspect the ears, nose, mouth, & throat of a client. Which of the following equipment does the nurse need?