A nurse is educating a client after surgery for laryngeal cancer about a full liquid diet.

What selection made by a client indicates to a nurse that the teaching was effective?

What condition is the patient most likely experiencing, what two actions should the nurse take to address that condition, and what two parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the patient’s progress?

A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for atelectasis.

Which independent nursing measure should the nurse prioritize to prevent the development of atelectasis?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy and requests coffee.

The nurse assesses that it is safe for the patient to resume oral liquids when which of the following behaviors is demonstrated?

A client has been diagnosed in the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following actions should a nurse perform first?

The nurse has observed an increase in the occurrence of pressure injuries among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). After documenting these findings, the nurse collaborated with the manager to create and implement a new policy that emphasizes the consistent use of a pressure injury risk assessment scale.

Which term best characterizes the nurse’s actions?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy.

Based on the Nurses Notes and Diagnostic Results, which of the following is a manifestation in the client?

Several staff nurses express concern over their confidence levels and performance to the nurse in charge of performance improvement after responding to a "code.”. The best way for the nurse in charge to evaluate and improve performance is to implement which of the following?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and being treated with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). How does PEEP benefit the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax. The nurse is reviewing the client’s medical record.

What prescriptions should the nurse anticipate for a client who has a pneumothorax?

A nurse is working with a colleague who frequently interrupts and dominates during patient care discussions. The nurse wants to address this behavior assertively to ensure effective teamwork.

Which response by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior?