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A client’s IV insertion site is in the left wrist and is swollen and cool to touch.  The client reports that the IV site is tender and hurting.  When looking for a new area to re-site the IV, the nurse knows that this area should not be considered?  

You are caring for a patient with an elevated potassium level according the a Complete Metabolic Panel. Which of the following would you likely see on an EKG that would indicate hyperkalemia?

The nurse is educating a hesitant client on suture removal.  Which of the following statements regarding suture removal is the most appropriate? 

The nurse is going to assist a client on the first postoperative day, to ambulate, deep breathe, and cough.  What action by the nurse would be most helpful to this client?

Mrs. Chen is scheduled for a cesarean section and is to receive a type of anesthesia that allows her to be awake during the procedure. What type of anesthesia would the nurse expect for this patient?

Mr. Jones has a hypokalemic electrolyte imbalance. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the nurse to care plan on for Mr. Jones?

A nurse is preparing for surgery by performing a surgical scrub.  After scrubbing his nails 15 strokes, the nurse goes on to scrub his fingers with how many strokes?

On admission of a client to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), the blood pressure (BP) is 122/72 mm Hg. Thirty minutes after admission, the BP is 114/62, with a pulse of 74 and warm, dry skin. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse assesses a client who had Cornary Artery Bypass Graft surgery 2 days ago.  Which information about the client is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

What behavior by the nurse would reduce documentation errors in the electronic health record?