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A nurse is monitoring a patient in the PACU who recently received an opioid for pain. The nurse is concerned about the potential for hypoventilation. Which nursing actions are appropriate to ensure patient safety in this situation? Select all that apply.

A 45-year-old marathon runner collapses at the finish line with altered mental status. Lab results show serum sodium of 158 mEq/L. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize in the initial management of this client’s hypernatremia?

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected inadequate oxygenation. Which clinical manifestation would indicate early hypoxia and require immediate nursing intervention?

A client receiving mechanical ventilation requires endotracheal suctioning due to increased airway secretions and audible rhonchi. The nurse takes precautions to prevent suction-related complications. Which interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A nurse is performing closed suctioning for a mechanically ventilated client with copious airway secretions. Which actions reduce the risk of suction-related complications? Select all that apply.

A nurse is developing a care plan for an older adult client experiencing visual impairment. The nurse identifies several challenges this client may face. Which issues are commonly associated with visual impairment in older adults? Select all that apply.

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A client diagnosed with head and neck cancer is receiving education on risk factor modification. What client statements indicate understanding? Select all that apply.

A nurse is reviewing the causes and characteristics of cataracts with a nursing student. Which factors are identified as contributing to the development of cataracts? Select all that apply.

A nurse is providing health promotion education to a client with asthma. Which of the following strategies should the nurse recommend to help prevent asthma attacks or decrease their severity? Select all that apply.