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The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. What is the primary nursing responsibility for maintaining a tracheostomy tube?

Which term is defined as any loss of ability to perform tasks and obligations of usual roles and normal daily life?

Mr. Jonathan Clark, a 64-year-old male, was admitted to the medical-surgical unit following emergency abdominal surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer. Postoperatively, he was started on gastric decompression via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The provider ordered the NG tube to be connected to intermittent wall suction. Mr. Clark is NPO and has had no bowel movement since surgery. His vital signs are stable, and he reports mild nausea and abdominal discomfort. The nurse notes decreased bowel sounds and a slightly distended abdomen. Later in his care, Mr. Clark will transition to gastric lavage for nutrition. What nursing interventions are appropriate to maintain the function and comfort of Mr. Clark’s NG tube for gastric decompression? (Select all that apply)  

A clean catch specimen is also called a specimen because the first and last voiding are not included in the urine sample

The nurse is assisting a client on the unit with personal hygiene. The nurse knows and understands there are many things that can influence a client’s personal hygiene. What factors influence a client’s personal hygiene? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is using a draw sheet to move a client up in bed. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

What is the purpose of using a draw sheet when moving a client up in the bed?

A nurse is caring for a bedbound client. To prevent skin impairment, how often should the nurse change the client’s position?

During a nursing assessment of a newly admitted client, the nurse hears adventitious lung sounds. The nurse hears crackles. When are these sounds most often auscultated?

Which of the following is not a factor that affects how individuals respond to medications?