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The nurse understands that a medication will have its greatest therapeutic effect during which phase?

During shift report, the nurse states that the client has crackles bilaterally in the lung bases.  Which assessment finding by auscultation verifies the nurse’s statement?

The nurse understands that which of the following medications are classified as an osmotic laxative?

The nurse is educating a client with a cane.  Which side of the body should the client hold the cane?

The nurse recognizes that the client outcome should be documented so it can be easily understood by other members of the health care team.  What outcome best meets the established SMART criteria?

The nurse cares for a client admitted with a gastrointestinal bleed.  Which home medication increases a client’s risk of developing this diagnosis?

A nurse is performing a sterile procedure at the client’s bedside.  Which nursing action is not appropriate and will break the sterile field?

The nurse is to instill 1 drop of artificial tears daily at 0900 to client’s right eye.  Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse assesses a client with an irregular pulse.  How long must the nurse listen to determine the client’s pulse?

The nurse assesses the client’s skin. Which assessment finding is not within normal limits?