Patient Data

Exhibits

Review H and P, nurse's notes, flow sheet, and prescriptions.

Choose the most likely options missing from the statements by selecting from the list of options provided.

The nurse teaches the client about the fetus reactions to labor by

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A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing worsening dyspnea and low oxygen levels. The vital signs are assessed as a temperature of 99.6° F (37.5° C), heart rate 98 beats/minute, respirations 28 breaths/minute, blood pressure 140/82 mm Hg, and a oxygen saturation 889% on room air.

Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse leading a care team on a medical surgical unit is assigning client care to a practical nurse (PN) and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which activity should the nurse assign to the UAP?

A 2-month-old infant with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is receiving parenteral fluids for rehydration and decompression of the stomach while waiting for surgical repair. To maintain normal growth and development of the child during this period, which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider (HCP), the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head. Which intervention should the nurse perform in the immediate management of the client?

Patient Data

Review H and P, nurse's notes, flow sheet, and prescriptions.

Choose the most likely options missing from the statements by selecting from the list of options provided.

The nurse teaches the client about the fetus reactions to labor by

A client presents to the emergency department (ED) reporting abdominal pain. The nurse observes the client's right cheek and eye are bruised and suspects possible domestic violence. Which approach is best for the nurse to use when interviewing the client?

Which assessment finding of a postmenopausal woman necessitates a referral by the nurse to a healthcare provider for evaluation of thyroid functioning?

The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who will be starting exenatide. Which information should be included in the discharge instructions?

The nurse is managing the care for a client with hyperparathyroidism, and is reviewing the client's list of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Which medication(s) on the client's current medication record should the nurse discuss further with the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

A client experiencing an acute dystonic reaction presents with a laryngeal spasm. Which treatment should the nurse prepare?