A peripheral IV (PIV) is started in the left hand with a 20-gauge catheter.

Lab specimens are drawn.

IV fluids of lactated Ringer's started infusing at 75 mL/hour.

Contractions are now every 4 minutes, lasting 45 seconds.

Mother says they are getting more painful.

She and her husband are instructed on slow breathing and relaxation techniques.

Husband will assist with her breathing.

Client is instructed she can have pain medication if she needs it until time for epidural.

A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old female client in her home following an investigation by Adult Protective Services.

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To assess outcomes, the nurse should consider information reported by the client and caregiver and focus on evaluating the client’s:

The nurse is preparing to administer a formula feeding by nasogastric tube (NGT) to a 2-month-old. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A nurse is caring for a 24-year-old female client in the post-operative unit following a horseback riding accident.

A client who was a victim of a rape and was confirmed HIV positive six months ago arrives at the clinic for an appointment.

The client is thin, with a saddened affect and talks about frequently crying and feeling hopeless.

The client describes not wanting to see anyone or go out of the house.

Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test for a client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A client sustained a head injury when hit by a lead pipe two hours ago and is admitted for observation after the computerized tomography (CT) scan indicates that no spinal cord injury and no skull fractures are present.

When the client begins projectile vomiting, the nurse quickly turns the client's head to the side and administers ondansetron 4 mg IV as prescribed.

Reassessment indicates that the client's Glasgow coma score is 13 and the left pupil is dilated without reaction to light.

Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

A nurse is admitting a client from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to the postoperative surgical care unit. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is caring for a 7-year-old male client who sustained a traumatic injury to the left leg after being struck by a lawnmower while playing outside.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

A client with limited tolerance for activity needs to walk in the hallway with assistance.

Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is assisting with the client's care? Select all that apply.

An older adult client who cares for her husband at home has just learned that she needs to have knee replacement surgery.

She tells the nurse she is concerned about her inability to provide care to her husband while she recovers from surgery and attends physical therapy.

She has a friend who can drive her to and from her appointments once she is discharged, but cannot provide the care her husband needs.

How should the nurse respond to the client?