Which measure would the nurse use to reduce the risk of transmission to self when caring for a patient who has COVID-19?
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A nurse receives a subpoena for a lawsuit involving a patien…
A nurse receives a subpoena for a lawsuit involving a patient who retained a foreign body after undergoing a surgical procedure. The nurse reviews the chart prior to the court date and observes that some data are missing from the document and some entries are incorrect. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?
A nurse is assessing the body mass index of a client when de…
A nurse is assessing the body mass index of a client when determining his body composition. The nurse indicates an understanding that this factor contributes to how the body composition is determined?
A nurse is providing health education to a client who has be…
A nurse is providing health education to a client who has been admitted to the health care facility. How can the nurse best determine that the teaching has been effective?
A nurse is listening to the lung sounds of a severely dehydr…
A nurse is listening to the lung sounds of a severely dehydrated client. The nurse hears sounds that are described as grating or leathery. The nurse would expect to hear which adventitious lung sounds?
A middle-aged client is distraught at receiving a diagnosis…
A middle-aged client is distraught at receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes despite being conscientious about her health for most of her adult life. The client tells the nurse, “I can’t believe I no longer have my health.” According to the World Health Organization, what is the definition of health?
The nurse is preparing a client for a stress electrocardiogr…
The nurse is preparing a client for a stress electrocardiogram. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed?
A nurse is caring for a client with depression. The nurse fi…
A nurse is caring for a client with depression. The nurse finds that the client is withdrawn and does not communicate with others. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A charge nurse is instructing a group of newly licensed nurs…
A charge nurse is instructing a group of newly licensed nurses about ethical dilemmas and what to expect when ethical dilemmas arise. Which of the following situations should the licensed nurses identify as an ethical dilemma?
A nurse, who is caring for a patient admitted to the care un…
A nurse, who is caring for a patient admitted to the care unit with acute abdominal pain, formulates the care plan for the client. Which nursing problem is the priority for this client?