A nurse is caring for a client whose child died from cancer. The client states, "It's hard to go on without him." Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client first?

A nurse is teaching a client about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a client and notices a discrepancy between the client's current IV infusion and the report received during the shift report. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who is in the active phase of labor and has decided to have a natural childbirth. Which of the following pain management techniques should the nurse suggest?

A nurse is assessing a client who has histrionic personality disorder. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client on a psychiatric unit.

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

A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child at a clinic.

The nurse reviews the assessment findings.

Click to highlight the findings that require immediate follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Assessment

Respirations easy and unlabored. Abdomen non-distended. Right forearm and fingers are edematous. Ecchymotic area noted on outer aspect of the forearm. Radial pulse +2. Fingers slightly cool to touch. Child can move fingers and reports a mild "tingling" sensation. Child verbalizes a pain level of 4 on a scale of 0 to 10. Multiple areas of bruising are noted on lower extremities in various stages of healing.

Vital Signs

Temperature 36.8° C (98.2° F)

Heart rate 102/min Respiratory rate 22/min

BP 100/60 mm Hg

Oxygen saturation 98% on room air

A nurse is caring for a client.

For each assessment finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with placenta previa or abruptio placenta. Each finding may support more than 1 disease process or none at all. There must be at least 1 selection in every column. There does not need to be a selection in every row.

A nurse is obtaining a culture of a newborn. Which of the following sites should the nurse use?

A nurse is teaching a client about family planning using the basal body temperature method. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who is near the end of life and is on complete bed rest. The client states that he needs to have a bowel movement, and the nurse offers a bed pan. The client states, "I've always used the bathroom." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?