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While changing the dressing of a client who is immobile, the nurse observes a red and swollen wound with a moderate amount of a yellow-green drainage and a foul odor. The culture and sensitivity identifies a positive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which is the most important action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a group of clients with the help of a practical nurse (PN). Which nursing action(s) should the nurse assign to the PN? Select all that apply.

During the administration of albuterol per nebulizer, the client reports shakiness. The client's vital signs are heart rate 120 beats/minutes, respirations 20 breaths/minute, blood pressure 140/88 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take?

Nurses working on a surgical unit are concerned about a healthcare provider's treatment of clients during invasive procedures, such as dressing changes and insertion of IV lines. Clients are often crying during the procedures, and the healthcare provider is usually unconcerned or annoyed by the client's response. To resolve this problem, which actions should the nurses take? (Arrange from the first action on top to last on the bottom.)

The nurse is caring for a client who reports running out of aspirin 1 week ago and taking ibuprofen as a replacement. Which information should the nurse obtain from the client first?

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the incentive spirometer implemented in the client's plan of care. Which outcome statement best describes the effectiveness of the incentive spirometer?

A client with multiple cardiac diagnoses receives a prescription for verapamil. Which therapeutic response(s) should the nurse anticipate for a client taking this medication? Select all that apply.

The nurse identifies the presence of clear fluid on the surgical dressing of a client who just returned to the unit following lumbar spinal surgery. Which action should the nurse implement immediately?

Chart is reviewed.

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The client is most at risk for

A client treated for type 2 diabetes mellitus for eight years arrives to the clinic describing elevated blood glucose readings intermittently for the past two months. Which information requires further assessment by the nurse?

Reference Range:

• Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) [10 to 20 mg/dL (3.6 to 7.1 mmol/L)]
• White Blood Cell (WBC) [5,000 to 10,000/mm3 (5 to 10 x 109/L)]
•  Blood Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]
• Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)]