The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted two days ago and diagnosed with influenza and acute otitis media.

Admitting diagnosis

Influenza

Acute otitis media

Complete the sentence by using the list of options

 is the most effective action the nurse can teach to prevent the spread of infection.

The nurse reviews the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client and notes the results:

pH 7.46 pH units, [normal range: 7.35-7.45]

Paco2 of 30 mm Hg (30 mmol/L), [normal range: 35-45]

HCO3- of 20 mEq/L (20 mmol/L). [normal range [22-26]

When analyzing the client's ABG results, which condition would the nurse determine the client is experiencing?

The nurse performs an admission assessment on a client admitted with chest pain. The nurse knows that using the bell of the stethoscope is appropriate to auscultate for which type of sounds?

The nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit and notes the skin breakdown shown in the diagram. How should the nurse document the finding?

A nurse is caring for a patient in the endocrinologist outpatient clinic.

When completing the assessment at 0810, which of the findings listed below would require a follow-up by the nurse?

Click to highlight the statements in the assessment findings that require follow-up by the nurse.

• Axillary temperature 100.5° F
• Heart rate 105/min
• Respiratory rate 18/min

The client is 34 years of age. States she has a bowel movement after every meal, heat intolerance, and nervousness. The client has lost 20 pounds in the last month without dieting or a change in physical activity. She exercises 4-5 times per week for 45 minutes at a time. States at times during exercise, she experiences irregular heartbeat.

The nurse is admitting a client to the urgent care center. When taking a health history of an older adult client, the nurse would inquire about a history of which eye conditions.
Select the four options that apply.

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who will be admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the right leg. What should be included in the client's care plan?

A nurse is obtaining a health history from a client that has a serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq (3.5-5.0 mEq). What statements made by the client indicate a potential cause of this clinical manifestation? Select All That Apply.

When collecting data, the nurse understands which individual is the primary source of information regarding pain tolerance.

A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old client who reports a recent fall, hitting their head and right shoulder.

Complete the sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first address the client's

The nurse in the trauma unit has received a report on a client who has multiple injuries as a result of a motor vehicle crash. Which action should the nurse plan to take first?