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Which of the following patients are at highest risk for developing a skin injury caused by shearing?

After applying pneumatic compression devices to bilateral lower extremities on a patient who is on bedrest, the patient asks what the purpose is of the device. How should the nurse respond to best address the patient's question?

The nurse is providing indwelling catheter care for a patient who is uncircumcised. What intervention will help prevent a catheter associated urinary tract infection?

Which of the following clients should avoid the use of cold therapy?

The following procedures have been ordered and implemented for a hospitalized patient. Which procedure carries the greatest risk for a healthcare-associated infection?

A nurse enters a patient's room and finds that the patient has fallen on the way to the bathroom. What action should be implemented first?

A patient had an appendectomy three days ago and is reporting pain in the lower abdomen of 7/10. After further assessment, the nurse notes the following findings (see table below):

Based on these findings, what intervention should the nurse implement?

A student nurse is assigned a patient to provide care for throughout the day. Which of the following actions would violate client confidentiality?

While bathing a patient who is on bedrest, the nurse notes an area of blistering and hypopigmentation on the patient's right heel. Upon further assessment, the area is also tender and cooler than the surrounding area. What is the next best action by the nurse?

During a health history interview, a client tells the nurse that they do not feel that they completely empty the bladder when they void. How would the nurse report this findings to the provider?