A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to adjusting the client's heparin?

A nurse is admitting a client to the psychiatric unit after attempting suicide. The client states, "My family does not care whether I live or die." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is providing education to the parent of a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse manager in a long-term care facility is having difficulty with staffing for weekend shifts and is planning to implement some changes to the scheduling procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first?

A home health nurse is evaluating a school-age child who has cystic fibrosis. The nurse should initiate a request for a high-frequency chest compression vest in response to which of the following parent statements?

The practical nurse (PN) is told that she keeps her 2-year-old child in a playpen so he will not get dirty. Which statement should the PN use in responding to this concern about using a playpen?

A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client.

Nurses' Notes

Day 1, 1300:

Client admitted following a suicide attempt. Client's family reports client has not left bedroom in 1 week. Client previously. diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Client reports feeling excessively tired and light-headed. Allergies: Client's family reports allergy to SSRIS (angioedema) and penicillin (anaphylaxis).

1600:

Client has been sleeping in their room since admission. Flat affect noted.

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

A nurse is caring for an adolescent.
Admission Assessment
1400:

• Adolescent brought to emergency department by parents following a fall while skateboarding.
• Adolescent reports pain in . their right leg as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10 and is unable to bear weight.
• Adolescent is awake, alert, and oriented x 3.
• Lungs clear, respirations even and regular.
• S1 and S2 with regular rate and rhythm.
• Abdomen soft and nontender with active bowel sounds in all four quadrants.
• Right lower extremity with open wound and displaced bone.
• Right lower extremity pulse +1, extremity cool to touch, edema present, capillary refill 4 seconds.

Which of the following actions should the nurse take after the adolescent returns from surgery?

Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is pregnant.

Exhibit 1

Nurses' Notes

1000:

The client reports repeated episodes of vomiting and two episodes of diarrhea in past 24 hr. Client is at 18 weeks of gestation and reports a history of nausea and vomiting for the past 12 weeks.

1015:

IV fluids initiated. Prochlorperazine administered via intermittent IV bolus.

1100:

Client reports improvement in nausea. Ice chips provided. Client voided 50 mL of dark yellow urine.

1500:

Client tolerating fluids well. Ate four graham crackers without emesis. Has voided 300 mL of amber-colored urine.

Exhibit 2

Vital Signs

1000:

Temperature 36.8° C(98.2° F)

Heart rate 112/min

Respiratory rate 20/min

Blood pressure 100/65 mm Hg

SaO 97% on room air

1200:

Temperature 37° C(98.6° F)

Heart rate 102/min

Respiratory rate 20/min

Blood pressure 104/70 mm Hg

SaO2 98% on room air

1500:

Temperature 36.8° C(98.2° F)

Heart rate 90/min

Respiratory rate 18/min

Blood pressure 110/72 mm Hg

SaO2 97% on room air

For each discharge instruction, specify if each action is recommended or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is caring for a client during a follow up visit at a gastrointestinal clinic.

Nurses' Notes

0600:

Client admitted to the ED with fatigue, shortness of breath, and weakness for the last 2 days. Client states that they have a history of sickle cell disease (SCD). Client is alert and orientated to person, place, and time. Restless. Client rates generalized pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Vital signs taken and blood drawn for laboratory tests. Oxygen 2 L via nasal cannula applied. Awaiting prescription for pain management.

0615:

Client still rates pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Hydromorphone 4 mg IV administered.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

Select all that apply.