Prior to performing digital removal of a fecal impaction, what is the most important assessment for the nurse to perform?

A client receives a prescription for a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth.

The medication is available in 500 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only).

A client who is on complete bedrest frequently calls the nurse for the bedpan to urinate.
Which action should the nurse take to evaluate the client for urinary retention?

What equipment should the nurse use to most accurately measure a 2ml dose of a viscous liquid solution to be given orally?

After a long bed rest, a client with a Foley catheter and wrist restraints has repeatedly removed the antibiotic (G) tube and NG tube.
At checking the restraints, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

An ulcerated foot peronet (FP) is to be implemented. The UAPs state they have not yet been educated on this before charging assignments.
What action should the nurse take first?

A postoperative client has been prescribed three different analgesics for different levels of pain.
What is the most important intervention the nurse should take when administering these medications to the client?

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) feeding a client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration.
Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?

The nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer subcutaneous heparin injections.
Which instruction should the nurse include?

What's the priority intervention for a patient with persistent STIs and risky behaviors?

The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client who complains of severe pain after receiving codeine 30 mg orally one hour ago.
Which intervention should the nurse implement next?