NURS 6002 (NURS6002)

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? - Document the client's condition every 15 minutes 2 A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? - Administer analgesics on a scheduled basis for th...

1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse sh...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? a. “You don’t have to go through with the treatment.” b. “Most people who have this procedure feel better following the treatment.” c. “It’s okay to be nervous before this treatment.” d. “Your doctor wouldn’t have ordered this...

A nurse enters a client's room and sees a small fire in the client's bathroom. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all steps) A. Activate the facility's fire alarm system B. Use the unit's fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the fire C. Close all nearby windows and doors D. Transport the client to another area of the nursing unit - a. Transport the client to ...

1. A nurse is admitting an older adult client who is transferring from another facility. The nurse notes pressure ulcers on the client's coccyx and abrasions around the wrists. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to address the suspicions of elder abuse? A. Inform the transferring agency of the client's condition. B. Privately interview the client about her condition. C. Notify risk management D. Contact the family regarding the client's condition. - B. Privately...

1. A nurse is providing care for a client who has esophageal cancer and has received radiation therapy. Which of the following finding should the nurse identify as the priority? A. Excoriation of the skin on the neck and chest B. Dysphagia C. Client reports a pain level of 6 on scale from 0-10 D. Xerostomia - B. Dysphagia 2. A nurse is assessing a client who is 2 hrs postpartum for uterine atony. Which of the following action should the nurse take? A. Monitor the client's urinary out...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? A. Request a renewal of the prescription every 8 hour. B. Check the client's peripheral pulse rate every 30 minutes. C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. D. Document the client's condition every 15 minutes. - C. Obtain a prescription for restraint within 4 hr. 2. ...

1. A nurse in the ED is assessing a client who has pancreatitis. In which of the following lab results should the patient expect to see an elevation? - Amylase 2. A nurse is providing teaching about exercise to a client who has type 1 DM. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - "Wear a medical alert identification tag when you exercise." 3. A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from a thyroidectomy and has a harsh, high-pitched respiratory sound. W...

1. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a new laryngectomy. The nurse should tell the client to be careful while bathing to prevent which of the following complications? - Aspiration of water 2. A nurse in a med surg unit is assessing a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of a pulmonary embolism? - Stabbing chest pain 3. A nurse on a medical unit is caring for a client who aspirated gastric contents prior to ...

1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of UTIs. Which of the following statements should indicate to the nurse the need for additional instructions? - "I will use a vaginal douche daily" [The client should avoid vaginal douches, bubble baths, and any substances that can increase the risk for UTIs. The client should use mild soap and water to wash the perineal area.] 2. A nurse is reinforcing teaching a client prior to a renal biopsy. Which of the followi...