A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client during a home visit. Which of the following findings should the nurse report?

A nurse is caring for a client who has gone into cardiac arrest. The client's chart indicates refusal of life-sustaining measures in a living will signed 10 years ago, but a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) prescription has not been written by the provider. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse has just received change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to help manage client care requirements throughout the shift?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is reviewing client information following the evening change-of-shift report. Which of the following client needs should the nurse address first?

A nurse is assisting in the review of infection control precautions implemented by staff in a facility.

Select 2 client situations that require follow-up by the infection control nurse.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and states that they wish to discontinue their enteral feedings. The nurse responds by saying, "You have a right to refuse treatment." This response by the nurse demonstrates which of the following ethical principles?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client who received a superficial burn from a heating pad that malfunctioned. After completing an incident report, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is collaborating with the interprofessional team and reviewing a client's electronic medical record of a post-operative client.

Click to highlight the findings that the nurse should recommend be addressed by the case manager. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

Nurses' Notes

1315:

Client is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Client's partner is at bedside. Surgical dressing intact, with small amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressings. Client reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client requests a dose of their pain medication. Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications. Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment.

Plan of Care

1300:

Case management referral for discharge planning. Client will need home health referral for dressing changes. Client to follow up with the provider at the clinic in one week.

A nurse at a rehabilitation facility is planning to attend an interprofessional team meeting to discuss a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prepare for the meeting?

A nurse is assisting with the discharge of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. The client lives alone and does not have any friends or relatives who live close by. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?