A community health nurse is researching social determinants of health in the differing populations they serve. The nurse should identify which of the following factors place populations at the highest risk for negative health outcomes?

A nurse is educating a client about their responsibilities in managing their chronic condition. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of their healthcare responsibilities?

A nurse is applying a cold compress for a client who has pain and minor swelling in a sutured laceration on the forearm. Which of the following assessments should the nurse use to determine whether the treatment is effective?

A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client about pain management using a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) system. Which of the following three statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is preparing to communicate with a hearing-impaired client during a routine assessment. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for ensuring effective communication with this client?

A nurse is reflecting on their own personal attitudes about vulnerable populations. Which of the following statements demonstrates an attempt by the nurse to minimize judgment and bias when caring for clients?

A nurse is conducting a pain assessment for a client who reports discomfort. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to take to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the client's pain?

A nurse is developing a care plan for Mrs. Thompson who is in the end-of-life stage. After assessing the client, the nurse has identified several potential problems. Which of the following hypotheses should the nurse prioritize when planning care for this client?

The nurse is caring for a child who has a diagnosis of metastatic brain cancer. The father states "I can't believe this is happening to us, I feel numb." Which of the following nursing interventions by the nurse is the first priority?

A nurse is assessing a client's spiritual and religious needs as part of their holistic care plan. The nurse wants to ensure they understand the differences between religion and spirituality to provide appropriate support. Which of the following statements best describes the difference between religion and spirituality?

A nurse is speaking to a group of newly licensed nurses about how the QSEN competencies were integrated into their nursing school curriculum. Which of the following competencies should the nurse expect the newly licensed nurses to identify as the competency they were most prepared to address as students?