A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for aspiration?

While performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical cord of a client's continuous passive motion (CPM) device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for lactated Ringer's IV 4,080 mL/24 hr. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr to administer half the total volume in the first 8 hr? (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 whose partner recently died. The nurse sits with the client to provide comfort. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating?

Client reports to clinic for monthly prenatal visit. Client is at 20 weeks of gestation. Since last visit, client reports concern about the occurrence of intermittent mild backaches, increased heartburn, generalized itching, and vaginal discharge. Which one of the following statements should the nurse include in the clients teaching? Select all that apply

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. Vital signs include: heart rate 122 beats/minute, respiratory rate 28 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 170/90 mmHg.

Which assessment finding warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn whose mother tested positive for heroin during pregnancy. The newborn is experiencing neonatal abstinence syndrome. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

A nurse is providing teaching about digoxin administration to the parents of a toddler who has heart failure. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

174. A nurse is caring for a client who requires nasotracheal suctioning. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow to perform suctioning. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.

Nurses' Notes Day 1, 0900:

The client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.

FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact. CBC and urinalysis were collected and sent to the lab.

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