A nurse is teaching a client about how to use her new hearing aids. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further instruction?

A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser and must waste a portion of the medication. What should the nurse do?

A nurse is teaching a client about the Rinne test. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure ulcer on the left hip. The ulcer is black. Which next step will the nurse anticipate?

A registered nurse interprets that a scribbled medication order reads 25 mg. The nurse administers 25 mg of the medication to a patient and then discovers that the dose was incorrectly interpreted and should have been 15 mg. Who is ultimately responsible for the error?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a wrist restraint applied. For which of the following findings should the nurse loosen the restraint?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a stage pressure ulcer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?

A 2-year-old child is ordered to have eardrops daily. Which action will the nurse take?

The nurse closely monitors an older adult for signs of medication toxicity. Which physiological change is the reason for the nurse’s action?

A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a surgical procedure. The client’s oxygen saturation is 85%. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing oral care for a client who is immobile. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?