After failing a nursing exam, the nursing student states, “That exam is written terribly.” What coping strategy would the nursing instructor identify?
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A primary health-care provider orders 2 liters per minute (l…
A primary health-care provider orders 2 liters per minute (lpm) oxygen for a client. Which type of oxygen device should the nurse use when implementing this order?
A client has a prescription for lorazepam 50 mg P.O. every 8…
A client has a prescription for lorazepam 50 mg P.O. every 8 hours. The nurse administers the medication via the intravenous route. Based on the nurse’s action, the client develops complications and has an increased length of stay. The client files a lawsuit against the facility and the nurse. Which legal action has the nurse’s attorney identified that meets the criteria for the client’s lawsuit?
A nurse in the emergency department is completing an emergen…
A nurse in the emergency department is completing an emergency assessment for a client just admitted from an accident. Which of the following is objective data?
The nurse understands which clients require a death certific…
The nurse understands which clients require a death certificate? (Select all that apply.)
The health care provider orders documentation of a client’s…
The health care provider orders documentation of a client’s intake and output. Using the following information, calculate this client’s intake in milliliters. (Record your answer to the nearest tenth.) 8 oz decaffeinated coffee 6 oz apple juice12 oz lemon-lime soda24 oz water This client’s intake in milliliters is
The nurse is documenting after changing a clients dressing. …
The nurse is documenting after changing a clients dressing. The nurse understands which term represents the color and consistency of the drainage found on the wound dressing.
The nurse discovers that a medication error has been made. …
The nurse discovers that a medication error has been made. What is the most important action for the nurse to take first?
A client’s bed partner reports the client often has irregula…
A client’s bed partner reports the client often has irregular snoring then silence followed by a snort. The client is complaining of fatigue and feels like they never get a good nights sleep. Does this warrant further assessment?
The nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription…
The nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ‘fluoxetine 20 mg by mouth daily for treatment of depression’. The nurse goes to pull the medication from the pyxis and there are both tablets and oral liquid forms of the medication available to be administered to the client. What should the nurse do next?