A nurse is completing discharge teaching about ostomy care with a client who has a new stoma. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

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

A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gaits should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use?

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 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 observing a newly licensed nurse care for a client who is at increased risk for infection. Which of the following actions indicate the newly licensed nurse is following recommended medical asepsis practices?

A nurse is ambulating a client who is unsteady. The client begins to fall. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is assessing an older adult client's perception of sexuality. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for intervention?

A nurse is assessing a client who recently started taking an antibiotic. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is an indication of a mild allergic reaction?

A home health nurse is performing a fall risk assessment for an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential fall risk in the home?

A nurse is administering an intramuscular injection to a client using the Z-track method.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?