What action should the school nurse take to provide secondary prevention for school-aged children?

A client with schizophrenia is admitted to the hospital reporting auditory hallucinations. Which query is most important for the nurse to include in the client’s assessment?

A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is receiving an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride and insulin.
Two hours later, the client’s serum laboratory results show a decrease in the serum blood glucose from 580 to 430 mg/dL (32.2 to 23.86 mmol/L). What additional laboratory result is most important for the nurse to monitor?

The nurse uses the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) and determines that the daughter is experiencing significant stress due to taking on her mother’s care.

The nurse plans to discuss ways to reduce caregiver stress with the daughter.

Select three statements that the nurse should include in the discussion.

In the context of caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis, which action by the nurse would address the client’s psychosocial need for acceptance?

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

The caregiver confides in the nurse about experiencing sleepless nights and frequent bouts of crying.

What action should the nurse take?

A family brought their 3-week-old infant to the hospital by ambulance after having a seizure at home.

The baby received phenytoin in the ambulance and arrived at the hospital on 1 L/minute oxygen with a 22-gauge peripheral IV line in the left saphenous vein.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient scheduled for a cholecystectomy. Which result is most important for the nurse to report to the surgeon?

The charge nurse is observing a new nurse who is preparing to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter.

The new nurse has gathered supplies including intravenous catheters, an intravenous insertion kit, and a 4x sterile gauze dressing to cover and secure the insertion.

What action should the charge nurse take?

A client who follows Mormon beliefs is on a clear liquid diet following abdominal surgery. Which menu items should the nurse request for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing a dose of teriparatide for a patient.

The medication is labeled as “750 mcg/2.4 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer to deliver a dose of 60 mcg