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A client who underwent ambulatory surgery is being prepared for discharge to home. The client’s adult caregiver is present. The nurse has provided verbal and written discharge instructions. Which action by the nurse is most critical to confirm effective discharge teaching and client/caregiver understanding?

The PACU nurse is continuously monitoring a patient recovering from anesthesia, focusing on detecting early signs of respiratory depression. The patient is receiving opioid analgesics. Which noninvasive monitoring methods are appropriate for the nurse to utilize for early detection of respiratory depression in this high-risk patient? Select all that apply.

What is the unit price of a 32-ounce box of brown sugar that costs $3.20?

A nurse is working in an Emergency Department (ED) and is aware of the risks of workplace violence. The ED manager is implementing a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program. Which measures are recommended to protect staff from workplace violence in the ED? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected Ménière disease. Which functional health pattern questions are most appropriate to guide subjective data collection? Select all that apply.

A 55-year-old client with controlled hypertension is scheduled for a laparoscopic appendectomy. The surgeon suggests performing the procedure in an ambulatory surgical center. Which factor should the nurse consider most critical in evaluating the appropriateness of this setting?

A client recently diagnosed with psoriasis asks the nurse about lifestyle factors that could worsen flare-ups. Which factors should the nurse identify as potential triggers for symptom exacerbation? Select all that apply.

A client with a deep partial-thickness burn is receiving enzymatic debridement as part of wound care. The nurse prepares to apply a topical agent containing collagenase. What is the primary therapeutic action of collagenase in this treatment?

A 45-year-old client with a history of anxiety is scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The client reports severe preoperative anxiety. Which combination of preoperative medications would be most appropriate?

A nurse is monitoring a patient in the PACU who recently received an opioid for pain. The nurse is concerned about the potential for hypoventilation. Which nursing actions are appropriate to ensure patient safety in this situation? Select all that apply.