The nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect in this client?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who requires droplet precautions due to influenza. Which nursing action should be completed?

A client is suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis and is awaiting lab reports. Which of the following lab would the nurse anticipate to be found?

A baby is born temporarily immune to the diseases to which the mother is immune. The nurse would explain this to the mother as being which of the following types of immunity?

The culture from the wound infection shows the organism: Bacterial Staphylococcal Aureus. Which of the following healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?

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.

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.)

A 57-year old female client is admitted to the hospital with left upper arm open wound infection (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA]) and cellulitis.

Indicate whether the nursing actions listed below are Indicated (appropriate or necessary). Contraindicated (could be harmful), or Non-essential (make no difference or are not necessary) for the client's care at this time.

A nurse is instructing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on the use of personal protective equipment while caring for clients. Which of the following statements made by the UAP indicates an understanding of standard precaution techniques?

A client is admitted with a severe allergic response to a bee sting. Which lab would the nurse expect to be the most elevated on the white blood count (WBC) differential?

The nurse is caring for a client with a large abdominal wound. The nurse knows to cleanse the wound from the inner to outer area. What is the rationale for cleaning the wound in this manner?