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The nurse is caring for an older client who reports using non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) daily for arthritis pain.  The nurse understands that older adult is at greater risk for which of the following issues with NSAIDs? 

The nurse is helping a client prepare for sleep, what can the nurse do to promote rest and sleep for their clients?

A nurse is assisting a client in choosing their brealfast, the client is healing from a recent surgery to debride an infected wound.  Which meal would the nurse encourage the client to choose?

The nurse is witnessing informed consent for a client about to undergo a procedure.  The nurse knows which person(s) can provide consent for their own treatment as long as they are competent? (Select all that apply.) 

A nurse is creating a personalized plan of care for a client being admitted to the medical unit with severe respiratory infection who reports harsh, nonproductive cough and is currently a smoker. List the nursing interventions in the appropriate order utilizing the nursing process. 

The nurse discovers a small fire in a linen closet, what is the first action the nurse should take using the RACE mnemonic?

A nurse is planning care for a client with pain following abdominal surgery. Which of the following is an appropriate goal for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing constipation due to their prescribed opioid use. The prescriber has ordered a laxative. What other interventions will the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for dehydration. The nurse observes that the client is not improving despite the administration of fluids. Which of the following actions is most appropriate?

A nurse is providing hygiene care for a client hospitalized on a medical surgical unit.  When should the nurse wear gloves during their client care?