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The nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV in place for fluid replacement. When caring for the client’s IV site, the nurse should

While caring for a client with an endotracheal tube, the nurse should normally provide suctioning how often?

A nurse is explaining the process by which the body removes cells from circulation after they have performed their physiologic function. The nurse is describing what process?

When caring for a client who has had a stroke, a priority is reduction of ICP. What client position is most consistent with this goal?

A client is admitted to the medical unit with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. When assessing this client, the nurse has the client stick out her tongue and move it back and forth. What is the nurse assessing?

A neurologic flow chart is often used to document the care of a client with a traumatic brain injury. At what point in the client’s care should the nurse begin to use a neurologic flow chart?

During the nurse’s assessment of a female client, the client reveals that she experienced sexual abuse when she was a young woman. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response to this disclosure?

During a health education session, a participant has asked about the hepatitis E virus. What prevention measure should the nurse recommend for preventing infection with this virus?

A nurse is collaborating with the physical therapist to plan the care of a client with osteomyelitis. What principle should guide the management of activity and mobility in this client?

A client tells the nurse that her doctor just told her that her new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be a “chronic condition.” She asks the nurse what “chronic condition” means. What would be the nurse’s best response?