A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder. The client states, "Everyone would be better off if I were not around." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a preschooler who has manifestations of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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

A community health nurse is working with a group of clients. The nurse practices the ethical principle of distributive justice by performing which of the following tasks?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in labour and notes that the umbilical cord is prolapsed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A charge nurse in a long-term care facility notices the smell of alcohol on a nurse's breath.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for an MAOI. Which of the following foods is contraindicated with this medication?

A nurse manager is updating protocols for the use of belt restraints. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse manager include?

The nurse is assisting in the care of the client who is at 30 weeks of gestation.

Nurses' Notes

1200:

Provided a quiet environment, dimmed the lights, and encouraged client to remain in bed in the side-lying position.

Encouraged client to cough and take deep breaths regularly.

Assisted with insertion of 18-gauge IV and initiation of IV fluid.

Assisted with insertion of indwelling urinary catheter per provider prescription. Maintained strict input/output monitoring; total intake 180 mL/hour.

FHR 136/min via external fetal monitor. Minimal variability noted, no contractions present.

1400:

Magnesium sulfate infusion ongoing.

Client is lethargic. Heart rate regular 58bpm, blood pressure 148/99 mmHg, respirations shallow DTR 1+ bilaterally.

Urine output 20 mL in the last hour

1405:

Assists with discontinuation of magnesium sulfate infusion Notifies provider of client status.

1800:

Client is alert and responsive. Heart rate regular 78bpm, respirations even and unlabored. DTR 2+ bilaterally

Oxygen saturation (SaO) 95% on 2 L nasal cannula. Respiratory rate 18/min. Blood pressure 146/96 mm Hg.

Select the findings that indicate the client's condition has improved.

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a total bilateralmastectomy. The client is tearful and looks away when her surgical dressings are removed. The nurse should place the priority on which of the following actions?

A nurse is assisting in the care of a newly admitted client.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the provider?

Select all that apply.