An adult is admitted with acute flank pain, a 102° F (38.9° C) oral temperature, hematuria, dysuria, urgency, and fishy-smelling urine. Which admitting prescription(s) are most important for the nurse to implement? Select all that apply.

A client who fell and broke a wrist is admitted for 24 hour observation after emergency orthopedic surgery. The healthcare provider prescribes discharge in the morning. Which finding(s) should the nurse use to evaluate the client's status for discharge from the hospital? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to the healthcare provider (HCP), the nurse receives several prescriptions for the client, including a STAT computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head. Which intervention should the nurse perform in the immediate management of the client?

Patient Data

Review H and P, nurse's notes, laboratory results, flow sheet, and prescriptions. Click to highlight the findings that would indicate the client is progressing and ready for an epidural.

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Peripheral IV (PIV) started in left hand with 20 gauge catheter. Lab specimens 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. Instructed her and husband on slow breathing and relaxation techniques. Husband will assist wife breathing. Client instructed she can have IV pain medication if she needs it until time for epidural.

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Contractions are now every 3 to 4 minutes apart and client reports they are really hurting. Asking for epidural. Healthcare provider (HCP) to bedside. SVE reveals 5 cm dilated, 90% effaced and 0 station. Performed artificial rupture of membranes with clear amniotic fluid.

Which assessment finding of a postmenopausal woman necessitates a referral by the nurse to a healthcare provider for evaluation of thyroid functioning?

The nurse reviews the findings in the history and physical.

Drag from word choices to complete the sentence.

The nurse recognizes that

After a scheduled downtime, the computer documentation system fails to restart. Which action should the nurse take first?

After inflating a blood pressure cuff and releasing the valve, the nurse hears silence followed by a Korotkoff sound. Which action should the nurse take next?

The mother of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse if her child's impaired movements will worsen as the child grows. Which response provides the best explanation?

The nurse suspects elder mistreatment.

Click to indicate if the listed manifestation of abuse is consistent with physical abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Each row must have only one response option selected.

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.