The nurse is caring for a patient with respiratory problems. Which assessment finding indicates a late sign of hypoxia?

A nurse caring for a patient prescribed warfarin discovers that the patient is taking garlic to help with hypertension. Which condition will the nurse assess for in this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to bathe in the morning. When asked why, the patient says, "I always bathe in the evening." Which action by the nurse is best?

Which patients will the nurse determine are in most need of regular perineal care? (Select all that apply.)

A patient requires repositioning every 2 hours. Which task can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel?

A patient is experiencing carbon dioxide retention from lung problems. Which type of diet will the nurse most likely suggest for this patient?

Which sociocultural finding in the history of a patient will alert the nurse to a possible developmental problem?

An obstetric nurse comes across an automobile accident. The driver seems to have a crushed upper airway, and while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive, the nurse makes a cut in the trachea and inserts a straw from a purse to provide an airway. The patient survives and has a permanent problem with vocal cords, making it difficult to talk. Which statement is true regarding the nurse's performance?

The nurse is giving an intramuscular (IM) injection. Upon aspiration, the nurse notices blood return in the syringe. What should the nurse do?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to slowed gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medications. Which outcome is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

The nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin test with a 27-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. At which angle will the nurse insert the needle?