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 lifestyle change education for a client to slow the progression of coronary artery disease. Which statement(s) made by the client should the nurse recognize as needing additional education? (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 male client reports to the on-call clinic nurse that he took tadalafil 10 mg by mouth two hours ago and his skin now feels flushed. He reports a history of stable angina but denies experiencing any current or recent chest pain. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a group of clients with the help of a practical nurse (PN). Which nursing action(s) should the nurse assign to the PN? (Select all that apply.)

An older client admitted for observation following a fall while getting out of the bath tub becomes increasingly confused. The family arrives with the home medication list and the client's healthcare power of attorney. When providing a report to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

The nurse is planning to teach infant care and preventive measures for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) to a group of new parents. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about important points for disease and symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates understanding?

A6-week-old infant with pyloric stenosis is scheduled for a pyloromyotomy, Which pre- operative nursing action has highest priority?

A client is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin. Which instruction should the nurse provide this client regarding diet?

An older client recently transferred to a rehabilitation facility after aortic valve replacement surgery is experiencing anxiety and difficulty adjusting to the transition. The healthcare provider prescribes an antidepressant and a mild sedative for sleep. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?