The home care nurse is collecting data from a client who has…

The home care nurse is collecting data from a client who has been diagnosed with an allergy to latex. In determining the client’s risk factors associated with the allergy, the nurse would question the client about an allergy to which food items? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with impaired func…

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with impaired function of cranial nerves IX and X following a brainstem stroke. During the morning assessment, the nurse notes a weak gag reflex and reports of coughing during meals. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to prioritize at this time?

The emergency room (ER) healthcare provider was able to perf…

The emergency room (ER) healthcare provider was able to perform endotracheal (ET) intubation, and the client is now receiving mechanical ventilation and has been transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU).   For each body system, choose potential nursing interventions that would be appropriate for the care of the client. Each body system may support more than 1 potential nursing intervention. Each category must have at least 1 response option selected, not all available interventions are necessary and do not need to be categorized.

The client is currently in the emergency department (ED), wi…

The client is currently in the emergency department (ED), with the head of the bed elevated and receiving 15 L of oxygen per face mask. Although she is oriented to person, her level of consciousness (LOC) continues to deteriorate.   Based on the client’s condition, priority needs are to prevent which 3 conditions?