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Before inserting an nasogastric (NG) tube, the nurse measures from the nose to the earlobe, then to the xiphoid process. What is the purpose of this measurement?

The nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling Foley catheter for a client with urinary retention. What is the nurse’s initial action?

Which education points would the nurse use to explain the development of pressure injuries to clients and how to prevent them? 

A 24-year-old client was admitted to the hospital for an exacerbation of symptoms related to her cystic fibrosis. During a nurse’s assessment of the client, the nurse notices a bluish color around her lips. What is the client exhibiting in this scenario?

A client is preparing to give a clean-catch specimen. What action should the nurse have the client do first?

The nurse is calculating intake and output for a client. Intake included 30 ounces (oz) of water, 12 oz of coffee, 8 oz of juice, and 12 oz of soda. The client’s output included 1160 ml of urine, and 62 ml of vomitus. What is the total oral intake for this client in milliliters? (Record your answer using a whole number.) 

Which actions would the nurse perform when administering a subcutaneous injection correctly? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is to administer an antibiotic capsule orally but first asks the client, “What is your name and date of birth.” What should the nurse do next afterreceiving this information?

A nurse is caring for a client who is to be screened for tuberculosis. Which injection route should the nurse use to inject tuberculin skin test?

Which autoimmune disease affects people of any age and causes joints to become swollen, red, and painful?