A client with acute pancreatitis comes in with severe abdominal pain. The doctor orders NPO and an NG-tube. The nurse knows that NPO status and nasogastric tube patency will help treat pancreatitis by: (Select all that apply)

Which action should the nurse take first when a patient is seen in the outpatient clinic with neck pain?

The most reliable indicator of neurologic status is which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a female client who has recurrent kidney stones and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse notices that the solution bag is almost empty and there is not another bag of TPN to administer. Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse administer until the next bag of TPN solution is available?

A patient whose employment requires frequent lifting has a history of chronic back pain. After the nurse has taught the patient about correct body mechanics, which patient statement indicates the teaching has been effective?

In planning care for a patient with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), which of the following should the nurse identify as the highest priority goal of care?

Which finding for a patient admitted with glomerulonephritis indicates to the nurse that treatment has been effective?

A client in the PACU with a left below-the-knee amputation complains of pain in her left big toe. Which of the following would the nurse do first?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a middle-aged client who was admitted following a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor for stroke?