The nurse is caring for a client with a new incision and is experiencing some inflammation. What is the ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process in preparation for healing?

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 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?

A nurse is concerned about a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens. Which blood component should the nurse monitor?

Which of the following statements best describes the goal of chemotherapy when prescribed as part of palliative treatment?

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 nurse who uses meticulous sterile technique when performing wound care procedures is attempting to control which link in the chain of infection?

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

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.

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.

A client had a bowel resection 5 days ago. The nurse assesses the client and finds that the client's temperature is 103 degrees F, pulse is 88, respirations are 20, and the blood pressure is 146/72. Urine output has been 160cc for the last 4 hours. The incision is erythemic and warm to touch. The nurse determines that the client's fever is most likely due to what condition?