The nurse is providing indwelling catheter care for a patient who is uncircumcised. What intervention will help prevent a catheter associated urinary tract infection?

The provider has ordered a medication for a patient in the electronic health record. The nurse compares the ordered medication to the drug guide, see table below.

What part of this order requires clarification by the nurse prior to administering the medication?

After applying pneumatic compression devices to bilateral lower extremities on a patient who is on bedrest, the patient asks what the purpose is of the device. How should the nurse respond to best address the patient's question?

A nurse is rehearsing assertive communication approaches to use when declining leadership of a nursing department committee. Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to make?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The patient always remains in a sitting position to help them breathe more easily. Based on this information, what area on the patient's body should be frequently assessed for skin breakdown?

The nurse has received the following report from the laboratory department regarding their patient admitted with fatigue. See chart below:

What infection control precautions should the nurse implement?

Which of the following clients should avoid the use of cold therapy?

A client with a viral upper respiratory infection tells the nurse, "I am so angry because the nurse practitioner would not give me any antibiotics." What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client has developed edema in her lower legs and feet prompting her physician to prescribe furosemide, a diuretic medication. After the client has begun this new medication, what should the nurse anticipate as a normal finding?

During a health history interview, a client tells the nurse that they do not feel that they completely empty the bladder when they void. How would the nurse report this findings to the provider?

A patient lives in a rural area and requires frequent appointments related to their health condition. Which of the following interventions should the nurse facilitate?