A public health nurse is working on a committee that is discussing disaster planning and preparedness in the community. Which of the following activities would be classified as being part of the assessment phase of the disaster preparedness cycle? Select all that apply.
A client comes into the emergency department with elevated bun and creatinine levels and on the nurse’s assessment the client has weak pulses and a small amount of concentrated urine. The clients vitals are the following: Blood pressure 86/68 Heart rate 118 Respirations 18 Temperature 98.9F The nurse knows that which of the following orders should be implemented first?
A nurse utilizes critical thinking skills while providing care on the medical-surgical floor. Which best describes a true statement regarding use of critical thinking skills?
A nurse has arrived for the day shift at the hospital and has the following clients. 1) A client with Parkinson’s disease who needs to eat breakfast 2) A client with epilepsy who had a seizure last night 3) A client with a headache who is requesting pain medication 4) A client with their tray and a fasting blood glucose level ordered Which client is the highest priority that the nurse should see first?
A nurse at an acute care clinic is caring for a client who has been brought in with diabetic ketoacidosis. The client has labored respirations at a rate of 36/minute, heart rate of 120 bpm, and blood pressure of 130/86 mmHg. The client’s blood glucose level is 460 mg/dL and the client is confused and has high ketone levels. In which order should the nurse address these findings?
A client is admitted for dehydration and on assessment complains of dizziness. The nurse takes the client’s vitals which are the following: BP 163/86 HR 88 Temperature 100.1 Respirations 18 Blood sugar 43 The nurse knows that which of the following orders should be implemented first?
While inserting an IV into a client’s forearm, the nurse accidentally receives a needlestick injury. Which precautions should hospital staff take to lessen the risk of needlestick injuries? Select all that apply.
A 67-year-old client is visiting with the nurse in the healthcare clinic. The client’s spouse tells the nurse that the client does not always respond when she talks to him and he doesn’t participate in family activities as much anymore. Which step should the nurse perform first?
A community health nurse is working with a family in their home. The parents complain that their 8-year-old son is wild and never listens to them. They become upset at his antics to gain attention from the nurse and send him out of the room. Which of the following responses from the nurse is most appropriate?
The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who presents to the emergency department with polydipsia and polyuria. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement first?
