The nurse has received report on 4 clients who all need antibiotics administered. Which of the following clients will need antibiotics first?
A tornado has hit a small community and the staff at the hospital have lost power in the facility. The nurses and other staff are working by flashlight. One of the nursing assistants becomes very upset and tells a nurse, “I can’t handle this! I feel like I don’t know what to do!” Which of the following responses by the nurse best reflects nursing leadership skills?
A nurse is preparing to give the first dose of an oral medication to a client. Which answer best describes how the nurse would utilize critical thinking when administering this drug?
A nurse manager who works on the medical-surgical unit makes decisions several times a day to ensure that the appropriate staff members on the unit care for clients based on their skill mix, number, and experience level. This is best described as:
A palliative care nurse works in the medical-surgical unit of the hospital to provide holistic care to clients who are critically ill. The nurse is facing significant stress due to a larger than normal number of deaths and is not coping well. Which of the following is the most appropriate self-care action for the nurse?
A client in the emergency department is displaying signs of dread and terror, has disorganized thoughts, and cannot communicate clearly with hospital staff. What takes priority when dealing with this client?
The nurse is caring for a client with high blood pressure. After starting drug therapy for this condition, the client complains of dizziness and weakness. The nurse takes a set of vital signs and notes the client’s blood pressure is 85/55. Which of the following interventions are appropriate for the nurse to perform for these side effects? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client with an NSTEMI. The client is on heparin and has blood pressure medications and a coagulation blood draw due. The client is asking for a blanket and pain medication for the chest pain that just started. What is the priority task?
A nurse must make a decision about whether to give a PRN medication based on a client’s condition. The nurse utilizes the steps of the decision making process in order to decide. Which concept is the best example of establishing client needs when making a decision?
The nurse is caring for a client who has IV fluids running. The client suddenly complains of dyspnea. When the nurse assesses this client, the nurse notes hypotension, a weak and rapid pulse, decreasing level of consciousness, and cyanosis. Which of the following is the first action this nurse should take?
