A client receives a prescription for a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth.

The medication is available in 500 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only).

The nurse observes the skin over a client's greater trochanter, as seen in the picture with pressure sores.
What actions should the nurse implement?

The nurse plans to encourage a group of young adult clients to engage in problem-solving strategies.
Which of the following is most useful for the nurse to include?

The nurse observes that a client is using accessory muscles. Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first?

After a long bed rest, a client with a Foley catheter and wrist restraints has repeatedly removed the antibiotic (G) tube and NG tube.
At checking the restraints, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

While teaching a client how to perform a skill, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing sensory overload and is unable to learn effectively.
Which action should the nurse implement?

A client who is on complete bedrest frequently calls the nurse for the bedpan to urinate.
Which action should the nurse take to evaluate the client for urinary retention?

A client is in contact isolation due to a stage IV coccyx wound infected with MRSA. The nurse plans interventions to prevent multiple infections.
Which intervention is most appropriate to prevent the spread of MRSA to others?

How should the nurse document the finding of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs?

The nurse observes a new employee, an uncertified nursing assistant (UAP), checking the temperature using a tympanic thermometer. The UAP pulls the client's auricle up and back and prepares to insert the thermometer.
Which action should the nurse implement?