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A nurse assesses a client with a chest tube. Which findings should be reported immediately?

Which statement best reflects the purpose of therapeutic play for hospitalized children?

A hospitalized client with a urinary tract infection has been receiving a broad-spectrum IV antibiotic. Culture and sensitivity results identify the causative organism and indicate that it is susceptible to a narrower-spectrum antibiotic. Which action by the health-care team best demonstrates antibiotic stewardship?

An 80-year-old client who lives alone is preparing for discharge following hospitalization for an acute illness. The client has decreased mobility and reports difficulty preparing meals and obtaining transportation to follow-up appointments. Which nursing actions support a safe transition home and reduce the risk for readmission? Select all that apply.

A hospital committee is reviewing strategies to combat the rise of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), including Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Which interventions should the nurse promote as effective evidence-based strategies? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following conditions is associated with a characteristic “hacking” cough?1. Smoking2. Viral infection3. Pleural effusion4. Lung cancer

A patient presents at the physician’s office with a complaint of severe, aching pain in her right leg. An examination of the patient’s lower body reveals that the right ankle is badly bruised and severely swollen. The patient states that she fell 2 days ago and “sprained” her ankle but did not seek medical attention at that time. She has been mostly either sitting or lying down since the accident. Her leg pain and swelling could be due to1. her sprained ankle.2. deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her right leg.3. a side effect from the bruising.4. early chronic bronchitis.

Which of the following conditions is associated with a characteristic “hacking” cough?1. Smoking2. Viral infection3. Pleural effusion4. Lung cancer

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A patient presents at the physician’s office with a complaint of severe, aching pain in her right leg. An examination of the patient’s lower body reveals that the right ankle is badly bruised and severely swollen. The patient states that she fell 2 days ago and “sprained” her ankle but did not seek medical attention at that time. She has been mostly either sitting or lying down since the accident. Her leg pain and swelling could be due to1. her sprained ankle.2. deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her right leg.3. a side effect from the bruising.4. early chronic bronchitis.