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A client with burns is to have a dressing change.  What should the nurse do 30 minutes before this intervention? 

A client is being discharged and is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis.  Which statement by the client indicates to the nurse that teaching has been effective?  

The client is receiving an IV infusion at 150 mL/hr as prescribed.  After four hours of the infusion, the client reports shortness of breath and develops a cough.  Which intervention should be the nurse’s first action?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage 1 pressure ulcer.  Which of the following dressings should the nurse plan to apply?

The nurse is caring for a client with multiple organ failure and in metabolic acidosis.  Which organs are responsible for regulatory processes and compensation? 

While performing a client’s ordered wound care for the treatment of a burn, the client has made a series of sarcastic remarks and criticized her technique.  How should the nurse best interpret this client’s behavior?

A client is receiving fluid resuscitation after a burn.  Which finding indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate for this client?

The treatment of CHOICE for an adolescent patient with Chlamydia confirmed during your patient’s clinic visit is:

Catherine, a patient of your family practice, is asking for information regarding the HPV vaccine for her 8-year-old daughter.  In responding to her question, you know that:  

A 23-year-old woman presents with a 5-day history of vaginal itching, burning vulvar discomfort after urination, and a new vaginal discharge. A pelvic examination reveals a thick, white vaginal discharge and an examination of the external genitalia reveals significant vulvar edema and erythema. She has no other medical problems, takes no medications, and reports one prior episode of vulvovaginal candidiasis about three years prior. Which one of the following is the preferred initial step in attempting to make a diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis in a woman with suspected uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis?