The nurse provides care to a toddler-age client and prescribed catheterization to obtain a urine specimen. Which procedure does the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)

The nurse provides care for a client who is severely malnourished. A central venous access device (CVAD) is placed to administer total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which laboratory result does the nurse closely monitor?

In which situation is the nurse determined to be negligent?

The nurse instructs the client on the use of an incentive spirometer. Which observation indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is required?

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

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 nurse provides care for a client having an incisional biopsy of a skin lesion. Which teaching about the care of the site does the nurse provide to the client?

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 nurse provides care for a client with a poor appetite. Which action does the nurse take to enhance the client's nutritional intake?

The nurse provides care to a toddler-age client and prescribed catheterization to obtain a urine specimen. Which procedure does the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a ruptured appendix who underwent an emergency exploratory laparotomy with appendectomy 48 hours ago.

The 55-year-old client was admitted through the Emergency Department (ED) with fever, chills, nausea, and diffuse abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen confirmed a ruptured appendix with widespread inflammation. The client is 6'1" (193.04 cm) tall and weighs 260 lbs (117.93 kg). The client is obese with a BMI of 31.6 kg/m2. The client underwent an immediate exploratory laparotomy with appendectomy. The wound was not closed and was packed with sterile gauze.

The client's past medical history includes gastric reflux disease (GERD), hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client has no known drug allergies (NKDA). Home medications include lisinopril 20 mg 1 tablet PO every day, omeprazole 40 mg 1 capsule PO every day, metformin ER (extended-release) 750 mg 1 tablet PO every day, and acetaminophen 325 mg 2 tablets PO every 4 hours PRN for pain.

The physician is notified of the change in the client's wound. The nurse receives orders to obtain blood cultures x 2 and a culture of the wound now. The nurse prepares to change the client’s abdominal dressing and obtain a wound culture.

Which steps are appropriate for this procedure? (Select all that apply.)