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A nurse working the night shift assesses a client’s vital signs at 4 a.m. (0400). What would be the expected findings, based on knowledge of REM sleep?  

The nurse needs to obtain a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client. When should the nurse obtain this specimen?

A woman with diabetes does not follow her prescribed diet and states, Everyone with diabetes cheats on their diet. Which defense mechanism does the nurse identify this client is using?

A male client complains of the inability to empty the bladder, frequent losses of small amounts of urine, and bladder distention. For which type of incontinence should the nurse plan care?

A registered nurse witnesses an accident and assists the victim who has a life-threatening injury. Which should the nurse do to meet an important standard of care when acting as a Good Samaritan at the scene of an accident?

The nurse is assessing a client who has been placed in restraints. Which of the following would indicate that a restraint is used properly?

A registered nurse witnesses an accident and assists the victim who has a life-threatening injury. Which should the nurse do to meet an important standard of care when acting as a Good Samaritan at the scene of an accident?

A male client complains of the inability to empty the bladder, frequent losses of small amounts of urine, and bladder distention. For which type of incontinence should the nurse plan care?

A family member of a loved one asks the nurse, How do I know that death is imminent? What information should the nurse include in a response to this question? Select all that apply.

The client awakes from surgery with a PCA pump and asks the nurse to explain how it works. What would be the nurse’s correct response?