A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who had a recent positive pregnancy test. The first day of her last menstrual period (LMP) was May 8. According to Nägele's rule, which of the following dates should the nurse document as the client's estimated date of birth (EDB)?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) via mechanical ventilation. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of PEEP?

A nurse is assessing a newborn's heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the adverse effects of sertraline. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse include?

When performing a focused gastrointestinal system assessment, the practical nurse (PN) asks a male client when his last bowel movement occurred. The client answers, "Three days ago."

Which action should the PN implement first?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hr postpartum.

Nurses' Notes

1200:

Large amount of lochia rubra noted on perineal pad. Fundus boggy at two fingerbreadths above the umbilicus. Oxytocin 20 units being administered via continuous JV infusion.

1215:

Large amount of lochia rubra with several large clots noted. Client reports feeling anxious. Skin cool and clammy. Provider notified.

Select the 6 actions the nurse should take.

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client. These are the medical reports; Hypoactive bowel sounds upon auscultation, abdomen soft, not distended on palpation and urinary output of 130mL/4hr. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client during a follow up visit at a gastrointestinal clinic.

Nurses' Notes

0600:

Client admitted to the ED with fatigue, shortness of breath, and weakness for the last 2 days. Client states that they have a history of sickle cell disease (SCD). Client is alert and orientated to person, place, and time. Restless. Client rates generalized pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Vital signs taken and blood drawn for laboratory tests. Oxygen 2 L via nasal cannula applied. Awaiting prescription for pain management.

0615:

Client still rates pain as a 9 on a scale of 0 to 10. Hydromorphone 4 mg IV administered.

Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?

Select all that apply.

A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client.

Nurses' Notes

Day 1, 1300:

Client admitted following a suicide attempt. Client's family reports client has not left bedroom in 1 week. Client previously. diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Client reports feeling excessively tired and light-headed. Allergies: Client's family reports allergy to SSRIS (angioedema) and penicillin (anaphylaxis).

1600:

Client has been sleeping in their room since admission. Flat affect noted.

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A client who had a knee replacement surgery and received a prescription for enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneously every 12 hours for 10 days. The medication is available in 30 mg per 0.3 mL pre-filled syringes. How many mL should the practical nurse (PN) administer each day? (Enter numerical value only.)

A nurse is admitting a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should initiate which of the following isolation precautions for the client?