A nurse manager in a community clinic is explaining the concept of culture to a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse manager use to describe a subculture?

A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. The nurse should verify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?

A nurse is interviewing a client who is contemplating a behavior change. According to the processes of Motivational Interviewing, which of the following client behaviors indicates that the nurse has successfully engaged with the client?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. Nurses' Notes

0745:

Client awake and eating breakfast while watching the news on television. Client has hearing loss, does not wear hearing aid, and TV volume is loud. Rates pain as a 2 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.

Incisional dressing dry and intact. 1000:

Client ambulated in hallway with physical therapist. Client grimacing. appears upset and is guarding incisional site. Reports pain a 5 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Opioid analgesic administered.

1045

Client resting with eyes closed and listening to music with earphones. Reports feeling "very sleepy after pain medication. Now rates pain as a 3 on a 0 to 10 pain scale.
Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client? (Select all that apply).

A nurse is assessing a client who reports feeling stress and anxiety. The client appears restless and is pacing in the room. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following findings is subjective?

A nurse is taking a new client's health history at a clinic. Which question should the nurse begin with to obtain the health history?

A nurse is caring for a client who has limited hand movement. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist the client with feeding?

During an assessment, the nurse determines that a client sees more than one primary care provider and has obtained prescriptions from each provider. Which method would be most appropriate to determine a client's current medication regimen?

A nurse is providing care to a client who asks, "What is the meaning of holistic nursing care?" The nurse should give which of the following responses?

A nurse is completing the intake health assessment at a clinic. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take?

A nurse has just finished a wound irrigation for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove first?