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A client who resides in a long-term care facility has no family or visitors. Her only social contacts are with the staff. The client is confined to bed and is not able to communicate verbally. As part of the client’s care plan, the nurses provide massage therapy three times a week. What is the priority benefit of this intervention on the plan of care for this client?

An older client has an oral temperature reading of 96.8 degrees F and states they feel cold. Which interventions could help increase the client’s temperature? Select all that apply.

A patient has started Lasix (Furosemide) and the nurse is teaching the patient how to take this medication. Which of the following is the most appropriate teaching for this medication?

Which of the following is the most important measure after the nurse concludes that a patient’s goal has been met?

The nurse is identifying outcome criteria for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sensory Perception, Auditory. What would indicate that interventions to address this diagnosis have been successful?

A nurse is educating a 65 year-old woman about Osteoporosis which causes bone demineralization. The nurse states that which change in diet can help reduce the risk of bone demineralization?

The nursing student is planning interventions for a patient with Acute Pain. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate well written intervention?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a CT scan in the next 15 minutes. The patient verbalizes anxiety regarding the test. Which of the following actions by the nurse would best alleviate the client’s anxiety?

The nursing student is caring for a patient with an A1C of 6.2 noted with their lab work today. Which of the following is the most appropriate education to provide for this client?

A nurse is caring for a patient with anxiety post operatively. The nurse has administered all prescribed medications and is exploring potential complementary therapies. Which of the following complementary therapies can the nurse provide without any specialized training.