An older client with a history of heart failure is admitted with influenza and requests assistance to sit up in bed to eat lunch. The nurse observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) wearing a gown and gloves to assist the client. Which action should the nurse take?

For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.
Nurses' Notes Day 1, 0900:
Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact. CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

For each potential provider's prescription, specify if the potential prescription is anticipated or unanticipated for the client.

A case manager is meeting with a client who asks about using alternative therapies to manage her rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin IV to an adult client. The client asks the nurse if the medication can be given 2 hr earlier. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A nurse is planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is making an initial postpartum home visit. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased risk for child abuse?

A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic.

Vital Signs 0915:

Temperature 36.7° C (98° F)

BP 122/80 mm Hg Respiratory rate 20/min Heart rate 99/min

Nurses' Notes 0900:

A 16-year-old client reports to the clinic with their caregiver. The client's caregiver informs the nurse that the client has "not been themselves lately." The client's parents and a sibling passed away from injuries sustained when a tornado moved through their town 1 month ago. They were the only survivors and witnessed their family's deaths.

0910:

The client appears anxious but answers appropriately for age. They report experiencing nightmares that awaken them at night and startle easily during thunderstorms, but the client admits that they have always been afraid of thunderstorms. The client admits to smoking marijuana for about 1 month because it helps clear their mind. They also admit that they have no desire to leave the house. They attend school regularly and are on the honor roll.

Based on the information in the client's medical record, which of the following findings requires immediate follow-up?

Select the 4 findings that require follow-up.

A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the antepartum unit.
Nurses' Notes Day 1,0900:
Client reports lower back pain and pinkish vaginal discharge. Uterine contractions every 8 minutes, palpate strong, duration 30 seconds.
FHR baseline 145, minimal variability.

Cervical exam indicates 2 cm, 50% effaced, 0 station. Membranes intact.
CBC and urinalysis collected and sent to lab.

Vital Signs Day 1,

0900:

Admission:

Temperature 38.4° C (101.1° F) Heart rate 92/min Respiratory rate 18/min Blood pressure 130/78 mm Hg
Pre-pregnancy BMI 27.6 Current BMI 29.9

The client is at risk for developing which of the following 2 complications? Select 2 complications the client is at risk of developing.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a depressive disorder and a new prescription for amitriptyline. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Urine dipstick:
pH 6.0 mg/dl. (4.6 to 8 mg/dL)

Specific Gravity 1.022 (1.010 to 1.025)

Leukocyte esterase negative (Negative)

Nitrite negative (Negative)

Protein trace negative (Negative)

Glucose negative (Negative)

Ketones none (None)

Bilirubin none (None)

Blood none (None)

Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the client's teaching?

Select all that apply.