A nurse is providing care at a summer camp for a group of sc…

A nurse is providing care at a summer camp for a group of school-aged children. One of the children reports to the nurse that they had hot grease splashed in their left eye while helping cook a meal. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? 

A nurse remains with a client to observe for any adverse rea…

A nurse remains with a client to observe for any adverse reactions after initiating a transfusion of packed RBCs. The client becomes apprehensive and tachycardic, reporting headache and low back pain. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following transfusion reactions?

A 27 year old woman presents with 24 hours of worsening abdo…

A 27 year old woman presents with 24 hours of worsening abdominal pain that began periumbilically and migrated to the right lower quadrant. She has nausea, anorexia, a temperature of 38.3 °C (101 °F), and localized rebound tenderness. She is not pregnant. What is the most appropriate next step in management?