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A nurse is planning to obtain the vital signs of a 2-year-old child who is experiencing diarrhea and who might have a right ear infection. Which of the following routes should the nurse use to obtain the temperature? Temporal A nurse is caring for a client who is in the terminal stage of cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse takes when she observes the client crying? Sit and hold the client's hand A community health nurse is preparing a campaign about seasonal influenza. Whi...

A nurse is planning to obtain the vital signs of a 2-year-old child who is experiencing diarrhea and who might have a right ear infection. Which of the following routes should the nurse use to obtain the temperature? Temporal A nurse is caring for a client who is in the terminal stage of cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse takes when she observes the client crying? Sit and hold the client's hand A community health nurse is preparing a campaign about seasonal influenza. Whi...

A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? compare prescriptions with medications the client received while are the facility a nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day." which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse verify with the provider? medication dose a nurse is teaching a gr...

The nurse is assessing a 48-year-old client with a history of smoking during a routine clinic visit. The client, who exercises regularly, reports having pain in the calf during exercise that disappears at rest. Which of the following findings requires further evaluation? 1. Heart rate 57 bpm. 2. SpO2 of 94% on room air. 3. Blood pressure 134/82. 4. Ankle-brachial index of 0.65. 4 An Ankle-Brachial Index of 0.65 suggests moderate arterial vascular disease in a client who is experiencing int...

A nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription, which reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day." Which of the following components of the prescription should the nurse question? The dose A client who reports shortness of breath requests her nurse's help in changing positions. After repositioning the client, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Observe the rate, depth, and character of the client's respirations. A nurse is caring for a client who, while sittin...

A charge nurse is discussing the responsibility of nurses caring for clients who have C. difficile. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Have family members wear a gown and gloves when cisiting A nurse is giving change-of-shift report about a client they admitted earlier that day who has pneumonia. Which of the following pieces of information is the priority for the nurse to provide? Breath sounds A nurse is preparing to delegate client care tasks to an ...

1. The nurse is evaluating a male client's understanding of diet teaching about DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan. Which behavior indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan Enjoys fat free yogurt as an occasional snack food 2. A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a serum sodium level of 117 mEq/L. Which nursing problem should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? A) Altered Urinary Elimination B) Impaired...

"A mother tells the nurse that her child does not want anything to do with toilet training and yells "NO!" consistently when she tries to toilet train. The child is 2 years old. According to Erikson, the nurse interprets that the child is experiencing which psychosocial crisis?" a. autonomy vs shame and doubt b. initiative vs guilt c. industry vs inferiority d. trust vs mistrust Autonomy vs shame and doubt A 2-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis ...

34. Based on the clinical manifestations of Cushing syndrome, which nursing intervention would be appropriate for a client who is newly diagnosed with Cushing syndrome? A. Monitor blood glucose levels daily. B. Increase intake of fluids high in potassium. C. Encourage adequate rest between activities. D. Offer the client a sodium-enriched menu. A. Monitor Blood Glucose Levels Cushing syndrome results from a hypersecretion of glucocorticoids in the adrenal cortex. Clients with Cushing synd...

1) During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam. B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain. C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easil...

1. Guaiac Occult Test. What lab is most important? Platelet count 2. Patient had BDP 3 months ago with dehydration. What would warrant the nurse immediate intervention? Positive Gastro Occult 3. A patient with Parkinson's "Freezes". Pretends there is a crack on the floor and carefully lifts leg and steps over. Confirm that this is the correct and effective technique 4. Patient had Atrial Fibrillation and then AED was used. One minute later, patient sudden goes in to ventricular tachycar...

1. The nurse is making a preoperative education appointment with a patient. The patient asks if a family member should come to the appointment. Which is the best response by the nurse? a. “There is no need for an additional person at the appointment.” b. “Your family can come and wait with you in the waiting room.” c. “We recommend including family members at this appointment.” d. “It is required that you have a family member at this appointment.” ANS: C Including family ...

National guidelines for EMS care are intended to __________. -provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States -unify EMS providers under a single medical director -facilitate a national EMS labor group -reduce expenses at the local and state levels - Provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to _____. -HIPAA -CQI -APGAR -DCAP - HIPAA Which of the following descripti...