The healthcare provider discusses with a male client the need for a cardiac catheterization, describes the risks and benefits of the procedure, and asks the nurse to have the client sign the consent form. When the nurse presents the consent form for signature, the client hesitates and asks the nurse how the wires will keep his heart going. Which action should the nurse take?

A client is admitted with exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and reports that it is difficult to eat due to shortness of breath (SOB). Which task(s) should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP)? Select all that apply.

A client is transferred to the surgical intensive care unit after an exploratory laparotomy following a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The post anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse reports to the receiving nurse the total amount of blood loss during surgery, intravenous catheter sites and fluid currently infusing. The PACU nurse also includes the time of the last administration of pain and nausea medications. Which additional information should the nurse provide to complete the report?

An older client who had a hernia repair 12 hours ago suddenly becomes agitated, pulls out the intravenous (IV) catheter, and staggers out into the corridor demanding to be set free. The nurse assists the client back to bed and re-establishes the IV access. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to leaving the client's room?

The nurse is caring for an older adult who was admitted with a urinary tract infection and is now exhibiting signs of severe inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Which collaborative care goal(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

Breakfast trays have arrived on the unit, but the daily serum glucose level is not available on the chart of a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which action should the nurse take?

A client who fell at home and experienced a brief loss of consciousness becomes increasingly confused after admission to the medical unit. The family presents the client's signed power of attorney and a home medication list. When reporting to the healthcare provider using SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) communication, which information should the nurse provide first?

The registered nurse (RN) is gathering supplies to assist a healthcare provider with a bedside thoracentesis when the emergency department (ED) use as to report on a client with unstable angina that must be admitted immediately. A practical nurse (PN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) as the RN. How should the RN assign the necessary nursing actions?

The charge nurse of a critical care unit must transfer a client to a general unit to make a bed available for an incoming trauma client. Based on the information provided, which client is best for the nurse to recommend for transfer to the general unit?

The nurse receives change-of-shift report from the prior nurse assigned to a group of clients on a post-surgical unit. Which client requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nationally known management consultant, whose consulting fee is very high, is scheduled to speak at a day-long hospital education conference. The head nurse wants the information presented at the educational program to be disseminated among the staff. Which plan will be most useful in achieving this goal?