The nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV in place for fluid replacement. When caring for the client’s IV site, the nurse should
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A client with angina has been prescribed nitroglycerin. Befo…
A client with angina has been prescribed nitroglycerin. Before administering the drug, the nurse should inform the client about what potential adverse effects?
While caring for a client with an endotracheal tube, the nur…
While caring for a client with an endotracheal tube, the nurse should normally provide suctioning how often?
A postoperative client rapidly presents with hypotension; ra…
A postoperative client rapidly presents with hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; oliguria; and cold, pale skin. The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing a hemorrhage. What should be the nurse’s first action?
A neurologic flow chart is often used to document the care o…
A neurologic flow chart is often used to document the care of a client with a traumatic brain injury. At what point in the client’s care should the nurse begin to use a neurologic flow chart?
During the nurse’s assessment of a female client, the client…
During the nurse’s assessment of a female client, the client reveals that she experienced sexual abuse when she was a young woman. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response to this disclosure?
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that…
A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a “chronic condition.” She asks the nurse what “chronic condition” means. What would be the nurse’s best response?
While assessing a client, the client tells the nurse that sh…
While assessing a client, the client tells the nurse that she is experiencing rhythmic muscle contractions when the nurse performs passive extension of her wrist. The nurse should recognize the presence of:
The school nurse is presenting a class on smoking cessation…
The school nurse is presenting a class on smoking cessation at the local high school. A participant in the class asks the nurse about the risk of lung cancer in those who smoke. What response related to risk for lung cancer in smokers is most accurate?
The nurse is assessing a hospital client who has severe obes…
The nurse is assessing a hospital client who has severe obesity. The nurse’s review of the client’s latest arterial blood gasses reveals PaCO2 of 48 mm Hg and PaO2 of 76 mm Hg. Inspection reveals a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute with shallow ventilation. What intervention should be included in the client’s plan of care?