An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is assigned to a client with flu-like symptoms who has been placed on droplet precautions. The UAP requests a change in assignment, stating she has not yet been fitted for a particulate filter mask. Which action should the nurse take?

A client with a history of unstable angina presents to the emergency department with constant chest pressure that is unrelieved with rest. The client appears anxious, pale, and diaphoretic. After obtaining the client's vital signs, which action should the nurse take next?

A 7-year-old female child admitted to pre-op for scheduled surgery. Focused assessment completed. Lung sounds are clear to auscultation (CTA), heart sounds clear with normal sinus rhythm, skin clear with no breakdown.

• Abdomen soft with bowel sounds heard in all 4 quadrants.
• A feeding tube is present on the abdomen
• Site is clean and clear.
• Consents for surgery signed by parent at preadmission visit.
• Peripheral IV (PIV) 22 gauge inserted in right forearm with assistance from another nurse.
• Cried throughout procedure.
• Comforted by parent and use of touch music.
• IV fluids at 75 mL/hr started.

Client transported to operating room (OR) and The nurse is developing the plan of care for the child. To provide atraumatic care for this child post-operatively, what will be the priority?

A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint, red, round spots on the skin. Which result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?

A client develops urticaria on the trunk and neck shortly after a secondary infusion of piperacillin is initiated. In which, order should the nurse implement these interventions? (Arrange the actions in order of priority, with the highest priority first, and the least priority last or at the bottom.)

The nurse is caring for a client with the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis. The client reports having had prior sexually transmitted infections. Which response should the nurse provide?

The nurse has completed the diet teaching of a client who is being discharged following treatment of a leg wound. A high protein diet is encouraged to promote wound healing. Which lunch choice by the client indicates that the teaching was effective?

Click to mark whether the following are signs and symptoms of cerebral edema, respiratory distress, or both.

What should the nurse include in pre-discharge education for this child's parents? Select all that apply.

The parents are at the bedside and state that each parent thought the other parent was watching the child. They are not sure how long he was in the pool or how he might have fallen in. The temperature of the pool was cool as the temperature outside was about 64 °F (17.8 °C).

Placed a cervical collar with the assistance of the physician. The child's pulse is 121 beats/minute, the airway is patent, and there are no signs of any bleeding.

Review H and P, nurse's note, laboratory results, orders, and imaging studies. What complications should the nurse monitor for in the next 6 to 8 hours? Select all that apply.