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As you take your patient’s history, what would alert you that estrogen is contraindicated for her?

A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication to a client which results in a severe allergic reaction and prolongs the client’s hospitalization. What could the client rightfully sue the nurse for?

A patient is being discharged home on hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for treatment of hypertension. Which statement by the patient indicates they understood discharge teaching about this medication?

When planning delegation of tasks to assistive personnel (AP), a nurse considers principles of delegation. What should the nurse consider when using one of the five rights of delegation?

During a client health history, the nurse obtains information about the areas listed below. When developing a health promotion plan, which modifiable risk factor will be the nurse’s primary focus?

During the nursing assessment of a 23-year-old female patient, the nurse considers the patient’s risk for acquiring sexually transmitted infections. What client finding indicates a need for patient teaching?

The nurse is checking the dietary trays that have been delivered to the nursing unit. A client of Orthodox Jewish faith has received a tray containing a chicken dinner with vegetables, tea, and a carton of 2% milk. What is the best nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant who has an order for clear liquids by mouth after an abdominal surgery. Which fluid should the nurse select for the infant?

A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse as she interacts with a client regarding his concerns about his relationship with his partner. Which statement by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by the nurse?

Which nursing activity would be carried out during the evaluation phase of the nursing process?