A nurse receives a new prescription over the telephone from a client's provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports that she has insomnia. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to recommend?

A nurse manager is performing a quality improvement assessment to determine the source of a recurrence of Clostridium difficile on a unit. The nurse manager should identify that which of the following nursing actions is a possible source of infection?

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who reports difficulty sleeping at night. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has sleep deprivation?

A nurse is caring for a client who consumes 3 oz of milk, 2 oz of orange juice, 3 oz of tea, and 4 oz of water over a 4-hr period. The client is also receiving dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride 30 mL/hr by continuous IV infusion. Calculate the client's intake for that 4-hr period in ml. (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral IV catheter into a client's arm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help dilate the vein?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new prescription for parenteral nutrition (PN) in 20% dextrose and fat emulsions. Which of the following is an appropriate action to include in the plan of care?

A nurse at an assisted living facility is preparing an in-service for residents about electrical safety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximal support about how to use a two-wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of teaching?

A nurse is providing teaching about health promotion guidelines to a group of young adult male clients. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse include?

A nurse is speaking with the partner of a client who is unconscious and has a do-not resuscitate (DNR) order in place. The partner requests that CPR be performed if necessary. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?