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18. The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a total hip arthroplasty. During the post-op period, the patient complains of pain in the calf area. Which of the following actions is priority for the nurse?

48. A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who is unresponsive and on oxygen. When performing oral hygiene for the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

32.The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following medications should the nurse administer to help prevent the formation of additional thrombi?

43.  A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heat applications using an aquathermia pad. Which of the following should the nurse implement regarding use of the pad?

42. The nurse is caring for a client with a pressure injury.  The wound is a shallow open area with a red-pink wound bed and partial thickness loss of the dermis.  The nurse will document this pressure injury as which of the following?

13. The client has been NPO since midnight. When the client finds out that the blood test has been canceled; the client swears at the nurse and states, “You are incompetent! ” Which is the nurse’s best response?  

10. A nurse is caring for a patient who has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and is experiencing difficulty managing their blood glucose levels. Which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse collaborate with to help the patient improve their diabetes management?

6.  The nurse is teaching a group of students about positive feedback loops. Which of the following will the nurse include in her education?

12. The nurse is preparing to administer 6 U of NPH and 4 U of R insulin. Which of the following is the correct technique for drawing up these medications?

3. The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a total hip replacement.  Which of the following interventions will the nurse plan for the postoperative time period? Select all that apply.