Upon entering a patient’s room to administer an IV antibiotic at 0900, the nurse discovers that the patient is engaged in sexual activity with a visitor.
What should be the nurse’s course of action?

An older adult patient arrives at the clinic reporting decreased strength in knees and handgrips. What action should the nurse include in a functional assessment of this patient?

A 49-year-old male patient has been experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever and chest congestion, for the past 4 days.

He visited the emergency department (ED) last night due to increased difficulty in breathing.

He has a history of smoking half a pack of cigarettes daily for 20 years, but no significant medical or surgical history.

If the healthcare provider orders the patient to be put on oxygen, which items should the nurse collect from the supply room? (Select all that apply)

A client with end-stage Alzheimer’s disease is brought to the clinic by the caregiver for an appointment with the healthcare provider.

The caregiver speaks privately to the nurse about not sleeping well at night and experiencing frequent periods of crying.

Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A 36-year-old female presents at the clinic with symptoms of fatigue, palpitations, tinnitus, and excessive tiredness with activity.

These symptoms have gradually increased in severity over the last 2 months. The nurse suspects anemia.

For each statement, select whether it is consistent with Iron deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, or Folic acid deficiency anemia.

Each statement can have more than one correct answer.

Mark whether the statements by the new graduate nurse indicate understanding or no understanding of the use of the face mask in the care of this client.

A nurse in the emergency department is collecting evidence for a rape kit from a woman who reports that she was raped while returning to her dormitory from the university library.
Which intervention is most crucial for the nurse to implement?

Upon entering a patient’s room to administer an IV antibiotic at 0900, the nurse discovers that the patient is engaged in sexual activity with a visitor.
What should be the nurse’s course of action?

A client with hepatic failure has an electrolyte imbalance, elevated blood pressure, and a weight gain of 4.4 lbs (2 kg) in 24 hours.
What intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A client with influenza requires assistance in transferring to the bedside commode.
The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) donning gloves and a gown to assist the client. What action should the nurse take?

An intravenous (IV) antibiotic is prescribed for a patient with a postoperative infection. The medication is to be administered in 4 divided doses.
Which schedule is best for administering this prescription?