A nurse is assisting with teaching a community group about the early detection of colorectal cancer. Which of the following screening recommendations should the nurse include for adults 50 years of age and older?

While examining a client's temporomandibular joint, a nurse identifies pain, crepitus, and a popping sound. Because of these findings, to which of the following providers should the nurse request a referral for the client?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a client.

Medication Administration Record

Laboratory Results

Hct 47% (379% to 52%)

Hgb 16 g/dL (12 to 18 g/dL)

Potassium 3.6 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L)

Select the findings that increase the client’s susceptibility to infection. To unselect

A nurse is preparing to administer amitriptyline 150 mg PO. The amount available is amitriptyline 75 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is caring for a client who reports chronic pain. Which of the following actions by the nurse uses holistic nursing?

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a total joint replacement and is two days postoperative. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult to determine the client’s activity level for the day?

A nurse is collecting data for a client who has malnutrition resulting from a chronic illness. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has septic shock and is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following nursing statements indicates an understanding of the condition?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about prosthesis care for a client following a below-the- knee amputation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about health care-associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following examples should the nurse include as examples of HAIS?

A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has metastatic osteosarcoma. While the parents are away, the child is crying and asks the nurse if she is going to die. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?