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A patient has undergone surgical correction of a mandibular fracture suffered in a fight. The patient is tolerating a clear liquid diet and pain is controlled with prn hydrocodone. What area of care should the nurse prioritize when planning this patient’s discharge education?

A public health nurse promoting the annual influenza vaccination is focusing health promotion efforts on the populations most vulnerable to death from influenza. The nurse should focus on which of the following groups?

A nurse is providing care for a client with a diagnosis of late-stage Alzheimer disease. The client has just returned to the medical unit to begin enteral feedings through an  gastrostomy tube. Which of the nurse’s assessments addresses this client’s most significant potential complication of feeding?

The nurse observes an ambulating woman, recovering from abdominal surgery, limping and avoiding putting pressure on her right leg. Which assessments should the nurse prioritize in this client?

A client has the following arterial blood gas results: pH 7.32; PaCO2 50; HCO3 29; SaO2 80%. The nurse would interpret the arterial blood gases to be which of the following?

Directed by evidence-based practice, the psychiatric nurse minimizes the milieu’s dementia-induced aggressive behavior by

The nurse is conducting a home visit for a patient with chronic congestive heart failure.  The patient asks what he can do to try and catch worsening CHF before a hospital stay is necessary. The nurse provides patient education and is sure to include which of the following?

 In the Innovation class, we had a breakout session about__________ and ___________

What are the two root causes of human factors errors as described by Dr. Sesek?

The safety culture of an organization has a direct impact on its stock performance