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This Supreme Court case raises the issue of whether an ex post facto violation occurs when the punishment scheme for an offense is altered after its commission.

A nurse is talking with a patient who arrived at the clinic over an hour ago and states, “Doesn’t anyone care that I am sick? Why do I have to wait so long?” The nurse listens to the patient and notifies the provider, relaying the needs of the patient.  In which of the following roles is the nurse performing? 

A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. After assessing the client, the nurse contacts the provider and completes an incident report. Which of the following components of professionalism is the nurse demonstrating?   

A nurse is preparing to perform a physical examination on a client. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform to ensure client privacy?

A nurse is assisting a patient with oral hygiene. Which of the following is the most important action to take when providing care to a patient who is unconscious?

A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a patient and hears a high-pitched, whistling sound during expiration. This is most consistent with which of the following?

Before providing care, how should the nurse verify a patient’s identity to ensure accurate treatment?  

A nurse is assisting a client with ambulating around the nursing station. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse performing?

To promote patient safety for the patient, the nurse should ensure what three things are addressed before leaving the room? 1. 2. 3.  

45. Which assessment data indicates the client may be developing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ADRS)?