A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who asks about using acupuncture to manage his osteoarthritis pain. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a contraindication for receiving this treatment?

A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic pain about avoiding constipation from opioid medications. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse at a community health clinic is planning care for an adolescent who recently learned that she is pregnant and is concerned about her ability to afford and care for her baby. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse in an emergency department is reviewing the medical record of a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings places the client at risk if he receives alteplase?

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypovolemia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse in a mental health clinic receives a request from a client who is undergoing psychotherapy to obtain a copy of the therapist's notes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hr postpartum and has a third-degree perineal laceration. The client reports not having a bowel movement for 4 days. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer?

A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote nighttime sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is caring for a client

Vital Signs
BP 124/68 mm Hg
Heart rate 80/min

Temperature 37° C (98.6° F) Respiratory rate 16/min Weight 67.1 kg (148 lb)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.

History and Physical Day 1,0900:

30-year-old client at 33 weeks gestation, Gravida 4 Para 3 Maternal blood type: Rh+

Last pregnancy resulted in a preterm spontaneous vaginal birth at 30 weeks gestation. Nurses' Notes

Day 1, 0900:

Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge.

Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds. FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact.

CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

Highlight the findings that require follow-up.