A nurse in an acute care mental health facility is participating in a medication education group. The leader of the group uses a laissez-faire leadership style. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect from the leader during the session?

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client following a motor-vehicle crash. The client's Glasgow coma scale rating is 15. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

The nurse reviews the entries in the medical record.

Admission Assessment 0900:
Client reports, "I'm bloated and my stomach hurts." History of prior illness: Client reports a 3-week history of gnawing abdominal pain. Client states, "It's a burning sensation that radiates to my back. I think I've lost a little weight too." Reports one episode of dark, tarry stool. No vomiting. Client reports pain is worse about 1 hr after eating a meal. Past medical history: Osteoarthritis
Social history: Recently divorced, drinks in moderation (3 to 4 drinks per week), smokes tobacco
Current medications:

Ibuprofen 800 mg three times daily PRN arthritis pain Physical Examination:

General: client appears uncomfortable, diaphoretic

Head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat (HEENT): oropharynx clear, mucous membranes moist and pale
Respiratory: bilateral breath sounds clear

Gastrointestinal: epigastric tenderness to palpation, no rebound tenderness or guarding Neurological: oriented x 3 (person, place, and time)

The nurse is ready to begin. For each potential nursing action, specify if the action is indicated or not indicated for the client.
Nursing Actions

A nurse is caring for a client who has a placenta previa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has hyperthermia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is planning teaching for a client and their family about home oxygen therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about foot care.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A charge nurse is observing a conflict between two nurses who both insist that the charge nurse favors the other when making assignments. Which of the following conflict-resolution strategies should the charge nurse use?