A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is assigning tasks to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the AP?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to undergo surgery. Which of the following statements about informed consent should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is assisting in the care of the client who is at 30 weeks of gestation. Nurses' Notes

1200:

Provided a quiet environment, dimmed the lights, and encouraged client to remain in bed in the side-lying position.

Encouraged client to cough and take deep breaths regularly.

Assisted with insertion of 18-gauge IV and initiation of IV fluid.

Assisted with insertion of indwelling urinary catheter per provider prescription. Maintained strict 180.

FHR 136/min via external fetal monitor. Minimal variability noted, no contractions present.

1400:

Client is lethargic. Heart rate regular, respirations shallow DTR 1+ bilaterally.

Urine output 20 mL in the last hour

1405:

Assists with discontinuation of magnesium sulfate infusion Notifies provider of client status.

1800:

Client is alert and responsive. Heart rate regular respirations even and unlabored. DTR 2- bilaterally

Oxygen saturation (SaO) 95% on 2 L nasal cannula Respiratory rate 18/min

Select the findings that indicate the client's condition has improved.

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

A nurse is preparing to complete a sterile dressing change for a client's wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is providing teaching to family members of a client who has dementia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for four clients. The nurse should plan to use sterile gloves when performing which of the following procedures?

A nurse is caring for a client who has depressive disorder. The client states, "Everyone would be better off if I were not around." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings for three clients. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse expect for a client who has pancreatitis?

A nurse is caring for a client who has wrist restraints in place. Which of the following findings indicates that the restraints are applied correctly?