A nurse is assessing a client following the insertion of a central venous catheter.

Which of the following findings indicates a pneumothorax?

A nurse is caring for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a pain scale of 0 to 10.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin?

A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease.

The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching.

A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer. The client tells the nurse, "I would prefer to try vitamins and minerals instead of chemotherapy." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse finds a client in bed, unresponsive and breathing.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion.

The nurse observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and distended jugular veins.

The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following prescribed medications?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. The client, who has been quiet and cooperative, becomes agitated and restless.

Which of the following assessments should the nurse perform first?

A nurse is planning a staff education session about hepatitis.

Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse in an emergency department is preparing a client for emergency surgery.

The client's blood alcohol level is 180 mg/dL.

Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome.

Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?