A client who is participating in an anger management assignment asks to make a leather belt in occupational therapy. The client begins pounding the leather vigorously with a mallet to imprint designs on the belt. Which defense mechanism is the client using?

The nurse initiates the procedure to remove a client's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) when a code blue is called for another client in the unit who collapsed in the hallway while ambulating with the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is developing the plan of care for a client with pneumonia and includes the nursing problem of Ineffective airway clearance related to thick pulmonary secretions. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?

A client with metastatic bone cancer is requesting pain medication. Which approach should the nurse use to assess the quality of the client's pain?

A client with an acute myocardial infarction (MI) is given a thrombolytic medication, aspirin, and IV heparin in the emergency department. Which finding indicates the client is having a satisfactory response?

A client who was admitted with rapid atrial flutter is receiving amiodarone 1 mg/minute via a peripheral IV infusion in the left hand. The unlicensed assistive personal (UAP)  reports to the nurse that the client's heart rate is 90 beats/minute and blood pressure is 110/50 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The charge nurse is making assignments for one practical nurse (PN) and three registered nurses (RN) who are caring for neurologically compromised clients. Which client with which change in status is best to assign to the PN?

An infant who weighs 22 lb receives a prescription for amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day PO in divided doses every 8 hours. The bottle is labeled, "Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL." How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is necessary, round to the nearest tenth.)

A client is admitted to a medical unit with a diagnosis of gastritis and chronic heavy alcohol abuse. Which medication should the nurse administer to prevent the development of Wernicke's syndrome?

A client reports to the clinic nurse of recently experiencing symptoms of frequent urination, hunger, and great thirst. What finding (s) would the nurse consider as most significant to report to the healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

Reference Range

Potassium [3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L)]

Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Hemoglobin A1C [4% to 5.9%]

Hematocrit [42% to 52% (0.42 to 0.52 volume fraction)]

Total Cholesterol [less than 200 mg/dL (less than 5.2 mmol/L)]

Patient Data

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify 1 potential condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse would take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse would monitor to assess the client's progress.