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A patient who underwent prostate surgery is admitted to the surgical unit with a catheter that is used to provide continuous irrigation. The nurse recognizes this catheter is a(n):

For which client would a cleansing enema most likely be indicated?

An older adult client informs the nurse that they are experiencing urinary incontinence. The client has no other health problems, and states, “I don’t want anybody to know about this problem.” How will the nurse promote the client’s self-esteem?

Match the oxygen delivery device to the normal flow rate: Oxygen Delivery Device Flow Rate High Flow Nasal Cannula Non-rebreather Mask Simple Face Mask Nasal Cannula O2 tent

A nurse is caring for a 65-year-old male client who is postoperative day 1 following a total hip replacement. Which should the nurse use in order to assist the client to eliminate urine?

Which of the following statements regarding capnography are true?

A nurse irrigating a patient’s indwelling urinary catheter should instill normal saline as ordered, and then:

A nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A physician has ordered an arterial blood gas test for a client with a respiratory disorder. What is the most common role of the nurse in performing the arterial blood gas test?

A nurse is caring for a client who is has 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the face and neck. The client is receiving oxygen mist at 40% by face tent. The client’s O2 sat per pulse oximetery is 89 %. ABG results are: pH 7.31, PaO2 93 mm Hg, PCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 25 mEq/L. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?