What is the preferred IM injection site for a 1-year-old?

The nurse observes a loop of bowel protruding from the surgical incision. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement?

A chronically ill, bedfast patient cared for in the home by family members has a stage II pressure ulcer over the coccyx. To prevent further tissue damage, the home care nurse instructs the family members that it is most important to

Which fluid or product to be infused requires a central venous access rather than a peripheral access?

A nurse is instructing a young adult client about healthful sleep habits. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an Indication that the client needs further teaching?

A client tells a nurse that she is considering using herbal supplements in addition to her prescription medications. What would be the nurse's best response?

A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

What technique will the nurse implement to assist the postoperative patient to cough?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a stage 1 pressure injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

What screening test is accomplished by performing an Intradermal injection?

A paraplegic patient is admitted to the hospital for intensive management of an open, infected pressure ulcer on the left buttock at the prominence of the ischial tuberosity. The initial assessment of the patient's pressure ulcer indicates that it is 5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide and is 1.5 cm deep. The wound is a full thickness ulcer, has some slough present and extends through the dermis into the subcutaneous tissue. No exposed muscle, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, or bones present. The nurse classifies the pressure ulcer as