A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a new diagnosis of Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse should plan to place the client in which of the following types of transmission-based precautions?

A nurse inserts an indwelling urinary catheter for a client who is preoperative. Three days later, the client develops a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify that the client has which of the following types of infections?

A nurse is collecting data on a client who has an infection. Which of the following findings are signs and symptoms of sepsis? (Select All that Apply.)

The nurse works in an office with a dermatologist. What equipment is most important to have readily available when a patient is undergoing skin testing for allergies?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following cleansing agents should the nurse use for hand hygiene?

A nurse is educating a class of nursing students about Community Health in order to eliminate another pandemic. What organizations or facilities provide assistance with identifying community health care issues?

A nurse is caring for a client.

For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the action is essential. nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

When is the best time for the nurse to apply prescribed ointment to a patient with an inflamed skin rash?

The nurse has contributed to a staff education program about the principles for the first tier of standard precautions. Which statement by a nursing student indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client showing signs of pneumonia. Which of the following nursing actions should be included?

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg PO. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)