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A 32-year-old female client has been diagnosed with a superinfection and has been prescribed penicillin. What is a priority nursing action?

A client is exposed to Mycobacterium tuberculosis but does not initially develop active disease. Which pathophysiological process explains the client’s latent tuberculosis infection?

A patient states, “The antibiotic will help fight the bacteria in my body and make me feel better.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving IV aminoglycosides for a leg infection. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?

A 10-year-old client diagnosed with tuberculosis has been admitted to the pediatric unit. The health care provider (HCP) has ordered rifampin. What is the nursing priority?

A client has a sports injury and the affected region is inflamed. The nurse should understand that the inflammatory response can be recognized by which signs and symptoms?

An intramuscular dose of antipsychotic medication needs to be administered to a client who is becoming increasingly more aggressive and refused to leave the day room. In what manner should the nurse enter the day room?

The nurse is monitoring a patient with severe preeclampsia who is on IV magnesium sulfate. Which signs of magnesium toxicity should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

Which intrapartal assessment should be avoided when caring for a patient with HELLP syndrome?

Which intervention should be incorporated in the plan of care for a labor patient who is experiencing hypertonic labor? Vaginal exam is unchanged from prior exam—3 cm, 80% effaced, and 0 station presenting part vertex.