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You are completing an assessment on Mr. Stitch in room 434.  Which assessment finding will you record as normal when charting the findings of the assessment?

What type of bath should be considered for this patient: A 46-year-old patient was admitted with lung problems and gets very short of breath with any movement. 

This Supreme Court case raises the issue of whether an ex post facto violation occurs when the punishment scheme for an offense is altered after its commission.

A nurse is talking with a patient who arrived at the clinic over an hour ago and states, “Doesn’t anyone care that I am sick? Why do I have to wait so long?” The nurse listens to the patient and notifies the provider, relaying the needs of the patient.  In which of the following roles is the nurse performing? 

A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. After assessing the client, the nurse contacts the provider and completes an incident report. Which of the following components of professionalism is the nurse demonstrating?   

A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform to ensure client privacy?

A nurse is assisting a patient with oral hygiene. Which of the following is the most important action to take when providing care to a patient who is unconscious?

A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a patient and hears a high-pitched, whistling sound during expiration. This is most consistent with which of the following?

Before providing care, how should the nurse verify a patient’s identity to ensure accurate treatment?  

A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nursing station. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing?