The client is being admitted to the oncology unit and is being placed on neutropenic precautions. Which lab value would indicate the need for this type of precaution?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound infection. Wound cultures identify the infecting organism as vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Which type of precautions should the health care team initiate?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has been placed on airborne precautions. Which of the following in an appropriate nursing precaution?

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is furosemide oral solution 10mg/1mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number and label your answer.)

Tumor staging includes the TNM classification system. The N in TNM would give the physician information on which part of the tumor classification?

The health care provider ordered a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. After the nurse collects the specimen, the client asks, "When will I know the results of the test?" Which of the following is the best response?

The nurse is caring for several clients on a hospital's surgical unit. Which of the following clients are at greatest risk for developing an infection?

A nurse is attending a continuing education course about communicable diseases. During which phase does the client develop non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and body aches?

A nurse is providing health teaching to a client about ways a communicable disease is transmitted by contact. Select all that apply.

A client had a right knee replaced 4 days ago. The client returns with an elevated temperature for the past 24 hours. Which assessment would the nurse prioritize?

At 1930 the nurse notes that the client has rapid, more labored respirations with frequent coughing that is producing thick tenacious secretions. The client is alert and oriented and able to speak, between coughing episodes. She states that the last time she had this much coughing, the respiratory therapist (RT) gave her a nebulizer treatment, which "helped a lot."

What nursing actions would the nurse implement at this time in coordination with the registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.