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.
The nurse is caring for 4 clients who all need medication. Which client needs medication first?
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?
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 nurse is planning medication administration timing for clients in the hospital. The nurse knows that which medications should be administered right before a meal? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from total knee replacement surgery. The provider has ordered morphine IV for pain control and the nurse has been giving regular injections of the drug to control the client’s pain. Despite administering 10 mg of morphine over the first hour, the client still has severe pain, but his respiratory rate has decreased from a rate of 14/min to 9/min. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
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?
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?
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 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?
