During the time-out for a surgical procedure, who is responsible for marking the surgical site?

Which patient finding indicates the need for further monitoring rather than discharge home after an outpatient surgical procedure?

Which of the following medications can cause serotonin syndrome?

Which of the following is not a common side effect of antidepressant medications?

Which identifier should the nurse use during the initial time-out to determine the right patient?

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic respiratory acidosis due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect with this client?

Which client is at the highest risk for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving oxygen therapy via a nasal cannula. The nurse explains to the client that this method of oxygen delivery does which of the following?

The nurse provides care to a patient who is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient's pulse oximetry is 93% on room air with a current respiratory rate of 35 breaths per minute. The most recent chest x-ray indicates a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates. The patient is currently febrile with an increased number of white blood cells (WBCs) noted on the latest complete blood count (CBC). Which order does the nurse question for this patient based on the current data?

The nurse is providing education to a patient regarding the use of an incentive spirometer. Which patient statement requires further education?

A nurse is reviewing the medical records of four clients who have an acid-base imbalance. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is at risk for metabolic acidosis?