A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client tells the nurse, "I am looking forward to seeing my grandchildren grow up." The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following stages of grief?

A nurse is performing an eye assessment for a newly admitted client. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is preparing to document in the client's medical record. The nurse should identify that which of the following abbreviations are specified by The Joint Commission for placement on a facility's Do Not Use list? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery and is having difficulty voiding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an appendectomy.

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Nurses' Notes

1050:

Received handoff report from the ED nurse for a client who has acute appendicitis and is scheduled for an appendectomy. Client reports that pain began in the midabdominal region during the night. This morning the pain intensified and localized to the right lower quadrant region. Pain continues to intensify. rebound tenderness noted. Reports vomiting one time after eating a piece of toast at 0600 with continued feelings of nausea.

Peripheral IV to the left forearm with IV fluids infusing.

1200:

Informed consent obtained by the surgeon performing the procedure. Placed in the client's medical record. Client expressing concern about potential complications that could result from the surgery.

Medical History

1050:

Received influenza vaccine 1 month ago.

Thyroid disease, taking levothyroxine for 14 years. History of cholecystectomy 3 years ago.

Denies alcohol or illegal drug use. Reports smoking approximately 6 cigarettes per day for the past 10 years. Allergic to shellfish, latex, and penicillin.

Vital Signs

0945, Upon admission to emergency department (ED): Temperature 38.3°C(100.9° F)

Pulse rate 102/min Respiratory rate 22/min

Blood pressure 122/80 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96% on room air Pain reported as 6 on a scale of 0 to 10.

1050, Upon admission to medical-surgical department Temperature 38,4° C (101.2° F)

Pulse rate 104/min Respiratory rate 22/min

Blood pressure 124/80 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 96% on room air Pain reported as 8 on a scale of 0 to 10

The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. Select the 4 findings that require follow-up prior to surgery.

A nurse is administering multiple types of ophthalmic drops to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A charge nurse has four new clients arriving on the unit for admission. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in airborne precautions?

A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed medications to a client. According to the rights of medication administration, when should the nurse compare the medication administration record against the medication container? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is administering a medication to a client. The nurse identifies the client has an allergy to the medication after it has been administered. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is teaching an older adult client about reducing the risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the partner of a client who has a linear incision site following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following wound care instructions should the nurse include?