The nurse provides care for a client recovering from a motor vehicle crash. For which sign of fluid volume overload does the nurse measure the client's intake and output? (Select all that apply)

A client receives a clear liquid diet. The nurse removes which item from the client's tray? (Select all that apply)

The nurse provides care for a child with an abdominal wound. The wound edges are approximated. Which does the nurse include when rendering the prescribed wound care to this child? (Select all that apply)

The nurse provides care for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. The client is unable to expectorate respiratory secretions. The nurse suctions the client's nasopharyngeal airway. When is suctioning technique correct?

The emergency department (ED) triage nurse receives a report from emergency medical services (EMS) on an older adult client being brought to the ED via EMS. After receiving the report, the nurse reviews the client’s electronic medical record (EMR) for history and the most recent medication list.

15:45: Client transferred to ED Bed 5 via stretcher by EMS. The client's spouse is at the bedside. Client states "I feel so much better now, except for my wrist is really hurting." Advised will assess then check with the ED physician about something for the pain. VS BP 112/68, HR 99, RR 20, T 98.4° F (36.9° C), SpO2 96% on room air. The client is alert and oriented (A&O) x 4, pleasant, and cooperative. PERRLA, skin intact with no bruising except for dorsal left forearm and wrist which is ecchymotic and edematous. Radial pulses strong and equal (+3), fingers warm with capillary refill < 3 sec. Lungs are clear, abdomen soft with bowel sounds x 4 quadrants, pedal pulses (+) x 4, and no pedal edema.

The nurse assesses the client and reviews the orders from the ED physician, gathers supplies to draw the lab work, starts the IV, and administers the morphine IVP.

Select the supplies the nurse gathers (Select all that apply.)

The emergency department (ED) triage nurse receives a report from emergency medical services (EMS) on an older adult client being brought to the ED via EMS. After receiving the report, the nurse reviews the client's electronic medical record (EMR) for history and the most recent medication list.

1635: Most recent entry from a visit to primary care provider 5 days ago. Vital signs were BP 164/90, HR 96, RR 20, T 96.7°F (35.9°C), and SpO2 96% on room air. Past Medical History (PMH) positive for osteoporosis, a history of ovarian cancer treated with a hysterectomy and chemotherapy 16 years ago, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension being managed with diet and exercise. During this recent visit, the client was started on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5 mg, 1 tablet PO every AM. No Known Drug Allergies (NKDA). Additional home medications include:

• Atorvastatin 20 mg PO, 1 tablet every PM
• Calcium 1000 mg, 1 tablet PO BID
• multi-vitamin, 1 capsule PO every AM

The nurse obtained the bloodwork, started the IV, and administered morphine IV push.

> Complete the following sentence:

The nurse's highest priority is planning care knowing that the client is at risk for seizures due to

The nurse omits to document an assessment finding that resulted in a significant client injury. For which legal issue does the nurse need to prepare?

An infant client has a tracheostomy. The nurse prepares to suction the tracheostomy. Which most important principle does the nurse use to plan care?

A client recovering from surgery sits in a chair for breakfast. Which action does the nurse take before applying newly prescribed anti-embolism stockings to the client's lower extremities?

The nurse is caring for a senior adult client with three diagnoses of Parkinson's disease and an exacerbation of COPD. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistant personnel (UAP) providing morning care and obtaining vital signs by using a portable electronic blood pressure cuff and clip-on pulse oximetry sensor.

Nurse's Notes: Vital Sign # 0715: Client sitting up in bed with oxygen 2.1 per nasal cannula (NC) on. Clear pink skin and warm and dry lungs with scattered wheezes throughout. The client complains of shortness of breath and states, "I feel so much better than I did a couple of days ago." Mild tremors were noted. The client states, "My hands shake all the time."

1140: Client is still in bed with oxygen 2.1 per NC on, scattered wheezes throughout, and coarse rhonchi, which are clear with coughing. Cough is productive of yellow phlegm. Skin cool and dry. The client complains of shortness of breath or discomfort and states, "I like to keep it chilly in my room to help me breathe."

1140: The UAP reports to the nurse that the client's SpO2 is decreased.

Q1. After assessing the patient and reviewing the vital signs, which nursing action is appropriate to address the decreased SpO2?

(Select all that apply.)

The nurse provides care for a client recovering from a motor vehicle crash. For which sign of fluid volume overload does the nurse measure the client's intake and output? (Select all that apply)