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The LP/LVN is assisting the registered nurse in caring for patient who is receiving a transfusion of two units of packed red blood cells. After checking the patient, the LPN/LVN is leaving the unit for a break. What information is essential to include in a focused SBAR handoff report to the registered nurse? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer. Which assessment finding would most likely indicate perforation of the ulcer? 

A nurse takes care of client with a colostomy bag ( pouch) understands that the pouch should be emptied when it reachs to this level of fullness:

A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The LPN/ LVN would assist the RN in immediately preparing to initiate which anticipateed prescription from the primary health care provider? 

The nurse notes a pressure injury on a newly admitted patient’s ischial tuberosity, with a thick, tough black center. which intervention is most appropriate first? 

Which statement by the patient with a new diagnosis of diabetes show understanding of instruction related to leading a healthty life and preventing complications. Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a client 24 hours after a cholecystectomy. The nurse notes that the T-tube has drained 550 mL of green-brown drainage since the surgery. which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

A patient is started on levothyroxin ( Synthroid) to replace thyroxine ( T4 ) for a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. What effect can the patient expect as the medication begin to work? 

As the nurse colleccts data on a patient experiencing anaphylaxis, which of the following require the nurse to take immediate action? 

The nurse needs to accomplish all the followwing interventions for a patient who is 24 hours post-thyroidectomy. Place the interventions in the correct order in which they should be completed.