Patient Data

Exhibits

Which are the 3 most important goals that would help the nurse evaluate the treatment of this client at discharge?

A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 12 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

The nurse is considering the possible etiology of the client's symptoms.

Click to indicate if the listed assessment findings are consistent with benign prostate hyperplasia, urinary tract infections, or prostatitis. Each column must have at least one response option selected.

An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) leaves the unit without notifying the staff. In which order should the unit manager implement these interventions to address the UAP's behavior? (Place the actions in order from first on top to last on bottom.)

While taking vital signs, a critically ill male client grabs the nurse's hand and asks the nurse not to leave. What action is best for the nurse to take?

Patient Data

After the obstetrician leaves, the client appears confused and asks the nurse, "How will I know if I have high blood sugar?"

Which are the nurse's best responses? Select all that apply.

In caring for a client following a head injury, the nurse plans to assess for rhinorrhea so that a sample can be tested for the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). At which location should the nurse observe for this finding? (Click the chosen location. To change, click on the new location.)

A client arrives at a hurricane disaster medical area seeking treatment for diarrhea, Which source of contamination should the nurse consider when interviewing the client about exposure?