A client with osteomyelitis from a compound fracture of the left tibia has an open draining wound and is admitted with a possible methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. What intervention(s) should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

A parent asks the nurse how to care for their 4-year-old child after receiving the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

Patient Data

Review H and P and laboratory results.

What item(s) should be included in the treatment regimen for this client? Select all that apply.

An older adult client is being admitted to a short-term rehabilitation facility after a long hospitalization. The nurse is performing a functional assessment with the client. Which action should the nurse implement?

The nurse is caring for a client with the sexually transmitted infection (STI) genital herpes. The client reports having had prior sexually transmitted infections. Which response should the nurse provide?

An older adult male client arrives at the clinic reporting that his bladder always feels full. The client also reports a weak urine flow, frequent dribbling after voiding, and increasing nocturia with difficulty initiating the urine stream. Which action should the nurse implement?

One hour following cardiac catheterization via the left femoral site, a client reports feeling weak and dizzy. Assessment reveals that the client's dressing is dry and intact. Which action should the nurse take next?

The nurse is caring for a client with elevated parathyroid hormone levels. Which safety precaution should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Patient Data

Click to highlight the findings that indicate the client is stable for discharge.

The client has rested well throughout the night with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device in place. Sequential devices are in place for venous thromboembolism prevention. The client ambulated 100 yards (91 meters) last night and 200 yards (183 meters) this morning. She reports pain rating of 2 on 0 to 10 scale, located in the abdomen, described as aching. She has tolerated fluids throughout the night with no nausea or vomiting.

Assessment findings

Neurological Alert and oriented times 4.

Cardiovascular WNL.

Respiratory WNL.

Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Voided twice throughout night, urine clear amber in appearance. Reports no dysuria. No bowel movement but the client is passing gas.

Integumentary 4 abdominal incisions from laparoscopic procedure sealed with surgical glue. No drainage, redness, or edema present.

Musculoskeletal Reported chronic knee pain. 5+ strength in bilateral upper extremities, 5+ strength in bilateral lower extremities.

The nurse implements a primary prevention program for sexually transmitted diseases in a nurse-managed health center. Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?

The nurse working in the psychiatric clinic has phone messages from several clients. Which call should the nurse return first?