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The nurse taking care of a patient, locks the computer before leaving to enter the client’s room with another nurse to adjust the heparin IV infusion. Which of the following is the correct rationale for this action?

Which interventions are examples of independent nursing strategies to promote patient safety? Select all that apply

A nurse is caring for a client with Staphylococcus aureus who is to receive an antibiotic.  Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session that explains the rationale for the medication?

A nurse notes that a client is at risk for pressure injury and implements nursing care for prevention.    After 3 days, the nurse notes a small-reddened area on the client’s back, where a pressure injury is now forming.  Utilizing the nursing process, what is the most appropriate nursing action?

A client asks how a vaccine works in the body to protect from future exposures to diseases against which they may be vaccinated against. What would be the best response by the nurse? 

A surgical client develops a wound infection during hospitalization. What classification is this type of infection?

The nurse is concerned the client’s abdominal wound is at risk for dehiscence. Which is the best intervention to prevent this complication? 

A nurse is assessing a variety of wounds.  Which type of wound should the nurse anticipate will heal by secondary intention?

A 40 year old nurse is taking a health history from a 20 year old Hispanic male.  The nurse notes that the client looks at the floor when answering questions.  What should the nurse understand about this behavior?

A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is receiving fluids for dehydration. Which outcome criteria for this client is stated correctly?