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A client is being discharged from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility after surgery. Which action by the nurse best ensures continuity of care?

A charge nurse observes two staff nurses becoming increasingly frustrated during a disagreement about client assignments. Which actions should the charge nurse take to promote open communiction and de-escalate the conflict? SELECT ALL APPLY

A 65-year-old male client with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been admitted after having a foot ulcer. The nurse notes the following on the second day of admission: *the ulcer has increased in size, appears more red, warm, and slightly swollen.*the client’s temperature is 100.8 degrees F.*Blood glucose levels for the past 12 hours have ranged between 250-300mg/dL.*the client reports increased pain in the foot and some tingling in the toes.*the nurse’s latest order set includes daily wound dressing changed and sliding-scale insulin.                WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS BY THE PRACTICAL NURSE                   REFLECTS THE BEST CLINICAL JUDGEMENT?

A 78-year-old female client in the skilled nursing facility has had heart failure and chronic kidney disease. She is receiving furosemide by mouth twice daily, as well as lisinopril. This morning, the nurse notes the following;* weight has increased by 3 pounds (1.4kg) since yesterday*blood pressure is 158/92mmHg* Respiratory rate is 22, lungs have bilateral crackles at the bases*urine output in the past 8 hours is 240mL* the client reports mild shortness of breath and swelling in her anklesUSING CLINICAL REASONING, WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE NURSING ACTION?

A nurse manager is leading the unit of a large long term care facility. Which situation should warrant the application of authoritarian leadership principles?

The nurse is coordinating care for a client who is scheduled for surgery. Which action by the nurse best supports the client’s rights in the healthcare setting?

Who can file a complaint with the LSBPNE?

Poor time management can do all of the following except:

A nurse posts a photo of a clients open wound on a private social media page for educational purposes. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse’s manager to take?

A PN is caring for a client post-operatively who has been on bed rest for 48 hours. The nurse notices the client is complaining of shortness of breath(SOB), but the vital signs are stable, there is no fever, lung sounds are clear, and oxygen saturation is 96% on room air. The usual treatments have not alleviated the complaint. Which action demonstrates the nurse using critical thinking and cognitive skills to determine the most appropriate action?