The parent of a 4-year old child who attends day care calls…

The parent of a 4-year old child who attends day care calls the pediatric clinic and tells the nurse that the child is constantly scratching the perianal area and that the area is irritated. The nurse suspects the possibility of pinworm infection (enterobiasis) and instructs the parent to obtain a rectal specimen by a tape test. At what time would the nurse tell the parent to obtain the specimen?

A pregnant client admitted to labor and delivery arrived wit…

A pregnant client admitted to labor and delivery arrived with a fetal heart rate (FHR) of 92 beats/minute. The nurse performs a vaginal assessment and notes the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. The client tells the nurse that “my water broke” before coming to the hospital. What is the priority nursing action?

A client with a history of gastric ulcers complains of a sud…

A client with a history of gastric ulcers complains of a sudden, sharp, and severe pain in the midepigastric area, which then spreads over the entire abdomen. The client’s abdomen is rigid and board-like on palpation, and the client obtains most comfort from lying in the knee-chest position. The nurse suspects which condition and would perform which action?