The client is a 26-year-old female who was in a car accident 6 months ago that killed her mother, husband, and 2-year-old

She and her father were the only survivors of the crash. She is seeking care for depression.

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The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support group. She states she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is worried about her. The client states she only gets 2-3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the crash.

She states that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She feels that she is "jumpy after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, " feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all." In addition to her father, the client has a large family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use.

A mother calls the nurse to report that at 0900 she administered an oral dose of digoxin to her 4-month-old infant, but at 0920 the baby vomited the medicine. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this mother?

The nurse is assessing a first day postpartum client. Which finding is most indicative of a postpartum infection?

The nurse is assigning care of a client with prostatitis to a practical nurse (PN). Which instruction should the nurse provide the PN regarding the care of this client?

The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit. Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention?

A client with a prescription for "do not resuscitate" (DNR) begins to manifest signs of impending death. After notifying the family of the client's status, what priority action should the nurse implement)

The client is a 49-year-old who reports flu-like symptoms including fever and chest congestion for 4 days. He came to the emergency department (ED last night when he was having more difficulty breathing. He has a history of one-half pack a day cigarette smoking for 20 years. He has no significant medical or surgical history

The client has an oxygen saturation of 96% on 8 L simple face mask. The nurse assesses the client, and he is feeling less restless and anxious. His heart rate is now 79 bpm, blood pressure 119/73 mmHg, and respiratory rate 24.

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

The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived stress. In addition to information about prescribed medication and administration, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?

An older adult with a terminal illness is receiving hospice care and is having difficulty coping with feelings related to death and dying. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

When preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a homeless male at a community psychiatric clinic, the client tells the nurse that he usually takes a different dosage. Which action should the nurse take?

A client who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) receives a prescription for metformin 500 mg PO to Which on should the nurse include in this client's teaching plan? (Select all that apply)