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A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a living will that states they do not want endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation as a means of respiratory resuscitation. As the client’s condition deteriorates, the client asks whether they can change their decision. Which response by the nurse is best?

Which statements reflect the nursing management of a client with expressive aphasia? (Select all apply)

The nurse is caring for an unresponsive terminally ill client who has 20-second periods of apnea followed by periods of deep and rapid breathing. Which action by the nurse would be appropriate?

The circulating nurse is responsible for which task during surgery?

A client is being prepared for an oral endoscopy. The nurse anesthetist reminds the client they will be awake during the procedure but probably will not remember it. What type of anesthetic technique is used in this situation?

A client has been admitted to the intensive care unit for toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Nursing interventions include which of the following related to the care of TEN? Select all that apply.

A client who has diabetes and uses insulin to control blood glucose has been NPO since midnight before having a knee replacement surgery. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client states they are very nervous and really do not understand what the surgical procedure is for or how it will be performed. What is the most appropriate nursing action for the nurse to take?

The nurse assessing a client with newly diagnosed trigeminal neuralgia will document which of the following assessment findings? 

Which condition is an appropriate indication for the use of Cholinergics (miotics)?