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A client with cancer will be starting chemotherapy and is concerned about the side effects. The nurse states, “The medication may make you feel sick; however, your provider has ordered medication to help with the side effects.” What ethical principle is the nurse practicing?

The nurse is teaching a patient who is about to take a long car trip about using dimenhydrinate to prevent motion sickness. What information is important to include when teaching this patient?

A patient is prescribed ciprofloxacin to treat a bacterial infection. The nurse is evaluating the patient’s care plan to prevent complications during therapy. Which nursing interventions should the nurse prioritize to reduce the patient’s risk of adverse effects? Select all that apply.

You are caring for a patient with dysphagia who is at risk for aspiration.  Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to minimize the patient’s risk for aspiration during meals?

The nurse delegates feeding a client with dysphagia to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse reviews the procedure with the UAP. Which statement by the UAP requires additional teaching?

A patient with HIV asks the nurse why it is important to take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications consistently. Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the patient’s needs?

Identify the best example of client advocacy.

The student nurse is caring for a client with fluid volume excess and provides teaching to the client on how to record intake and output in a 24-hour period. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is teaching a patient about trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Which instructions will the nurse not plan to include? Select all that apply 

After teaching a patient who has a cough about taking guaifenesin to help with secretions, the nurse asks the patient to demonstrate understanding of the instructions. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of the medication’s use?