assist the client to develop adequate coping techniques encourage the client to try different relaxation techniques listen to the client in a supportive and nonjudgmental manner allow the client a safe and secure environment to express her feelings encourage the client to avoid going out in public until she has worked through all the stages…
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of red blood cells (RBCs) to an anemic client. From starting the infusion (puncturing the blood pack) to completion, infusion of the pack should occur within which time period?
8 hours 6 hours 4 hours 2 hours
The nurse is preparing to test a client who has the herpes virus. Which of the following tests should the nurse perform?
Rinne test stress test Tzanck test patch test
The nurse is developing a care plan for a client with hepatitis A. The nurse knows that the primary routes of transmission of this hepatitis virus are which of the following? Select all that apply.
sputum blood feces contaminated food
The nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client who has a do not resuscitate (DNR) order on the chart. The client tells the nurse, “I’ve changed my mind about the DNR. I would like to cancel that and be given whatever care is needed to keep me alive.” Which response by the nurse is correct?
“I will notify your health care provider right away.” “I’m glad to hear this. You shouldn’t be a DNR at your age.” “Let me call your family and tell them you have changed your mind.” “You cannot change a DNR once it’s on your chart. It is a legal document.”
The nurse is precepting a student nurse in the ICU. Which statement regarding student nurses is correct?
The student nurse can administer client medications on his own. The student nurse may assist other nurses in turning and repositioning their clients. The student nurse may read his assigned client’s chart and access lab results to determine interventions. The student nurse should take all opportunities to provide direct client care under the preceptor’s oversight….
The charge nurse notices another nurse on the floor reading the chart of a client who is not under her care. When confronted, the nurse says, “This client is my neighbor, and I’m just concerned about him.” Which is the correct response by the charge nurse?
“As long as you don’t share any information, it’s okay.” “Why don’t you just let his nurse update you on his status?” “You should not be reading the client’s chart if you are not involved in his care.” “Go with the doctor when he rounds on this client so you will be able to answer…
Which of the following statements regarding proper use of a cane is correct?
When standing, the cane should reach a height even with the natural waist. When walking downstairs, the cane should be placed down on the step first, followed by the injured leg, and then the good leg. The elbow should be straight when holding the cane. The cane should be held in the hand of the…
The priority nursing intervention for a client with sickle cell crisis is to
administer pain medication. administer packed RBC. administer oxygen. administer IV fluids.
An 8-year-old girl is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. The child arrives at the surgery center with her legal guardian. The nurse should
inform the legal guardian the surgeon will be in soon with the consent form to sign. ask the legal guardian if one of the parents can come in to sign the consent. check the client’s chart to see who signed consent forms in the past. tell the surgeon that no parent is present to sign…