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The nurse receives orders to insert an indwelling urinary catheter into a patient who does not meet the facility’s criteria per the catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) bundle. What action should the nurse take? 

Which statement by the patient about the medications prescribed for the treatment of urinary incontinence indicates the need for further teaching?

A patient is being evaluated for paroxysmal hypertension and the health care provider has ordered a blood test to evaluate the patient’s catecholamine levels. As the nurse, what are two ways you will prepare the patient for this diagnostic test? (No additional responses will be graded.)

The nurse is assisting with data collection on a patient. Which of the following past surgeries found in the patient’s history would alert the nurse to possible immune system dysfunction when planning care? Select all that apply.

The nurse prepares a male patient, 80 years old who has type II diabetes for a CAT scan with contrast. Which are essential actions for the nurse to take? Select all that apply.

A client is brough to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The LPN would assist the RN in immediately preparing to initiate which anticipated prescription from the primary healthcare provider?

The nurse is teaching a class for older adults about vaccinations. Which vaccine should the nurse suggest for this age group?

The nurse has been teaching the actions to prevent AIDS-related wasting syndrome with a patient being treated for AIDS. Which topics should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

Effective hand hygiene practices are important indicators of the quality and safety of care delivered in any healthcare setting.

The nurse is teaching a patient about antiretroviral therapy. What teaching point is important to reinforce?