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Which action can the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who help with the transfer of a client to the clinical unit?

Match the following medication with the appropriate lab work to be monitored?

Promoting care of the patient with Parkison’s disease should include interventions and education to address which of the following problems often encountered in the home? Select all that apply.

A child is seen in the healthcare provider’s office for a crusty lesion at the corners of the mouth. The lesion has a yellow crust. The arms and legs also have similar lesions. The provider diagnoses impetigo and prescribes an antibiotic. What teaching is appropriate for the nurse who is working with the child and parents?

An infant with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is admitted to the pediatric care unit. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

A newly admitted client has experienced status epilepticus in the emergency room. The nurse receiving the transfer report in the critical care unit is informed that the patient is currently receiving a loading dose of IV phenytoin at 25 mg/min via infusion pump. What is the purpose of the IV phenytoin loading dose for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for surgery who is a Jehovah’s Witness. How will the nurse provide care for a client with this religious belief?

A nurse teaches a client that the purpose of a skin prep is to:

A nurse is caring for a client who cannot physically sign consent for surgery even though they are able to make their own healthcare decisions. What action will the nurse implement first?

A nurse is providing dietary instructions to a client with a history of pancreatitis. Which kinds of foods should the nurse teach the client to avoid?