The nurse is admitting a new client complaining of severe abdominal pain. When asked about valuables, the client says he has $1,500 cash in his wallet. He is from out of state and does not have anyone who can take his wallet into safekeeping for him. Which statement by the nurse best addresses this situation?

“I can keep it locked up in the charge nurse’s office for you.” “It should be fine. Just hide it in a drawer when you go down for a CT scan.” “I can call securi...

A nurse is precepting a nursing student in the pediatrics unit. The student nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a 14-month-old infant. Which statement by the student nurse indicates a need for further teaching by the licensed nurse?

“I will use a needle that is 7/8 inch to 1 inch long.” “I will give this injection at a 90-degree angle of insertion.” “I will give this injection in the vastus...

The nurse is caring for a client when the attending physician comes in to round on the client. At the nurses’ station, the nurse smells alcohol on the physician’s breath when he hands her the chart with new orders. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

notify the nurse manager and or/charge nurse confront the physician about the smell of alcohol tell the client and request a consult with another physician ente...

The nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah’s Witness and is scheduled for hip replacement surgery. The client refuses to sign consent for blood due to religious reasons. The client’s daughter has the power of attorney in case the client is unable to state his wishes regarding health care. The daughter tells the nurse, “I’m afraid if something goes wrong, dad might need blood. I want to sign a blood consent form since I’m his power of attorney.” The daughter is not a Jehovah’s Witness. Which action by the nurse is the best in this situation?

notify the charge nurse so that she can ask the night shift nurse to handle the situation go and get a blood consent form for the daughter to sign, noting that ...