The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?

While caring for a client, the nurse experiences a needle stick injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?

A nurse is admitting a client who is dehydrated. Which BUN level should the nurse expect the client to have upon admission (Normal BUN 10-20)?

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for the diuretic Furosemide. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?

A nurse is teaching a client about how to use her new hearing aids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further instruction?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for potassium chloride (KCL) 20 mEq PO daily. The nurse reviews the client’s most recent laboratory results and finds the client’s potassium level is 5.2 mEq/L. (Normal 3.5-5.0 mEq/L) Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client’s skin?

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is at risk for skin breakdown. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to help maintain the integrity of the client’s skin?

The nurse is administering a controlled substance that falls into the category of Schedule I. Which of the following displays the appropriate abuse potential for Schedule I drugs?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a peripheral IV, and is requesting ice chips. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?