Assessment findings for a client following a colectomy for familial polyposis include an ileostomy bag that contains a large amount of fecal liquid and an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's infusing at a rate of 100 mL/hour. Which assessment is most

Click to indicate which interventions the nurse would include in the plan of care to support the expected outcomes of adequate epidural anesthesia on the mother and the fetus.

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Assessment findings for a client following a colectomy for familial polyposis include an ileostomy bag that contains a large amount of fecal liquid and an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's infusing at a rate of 100 mL/hour. Which assessment is most

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The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who now develops initial signs of septic shock and multi-organ failure. The healthcare provider prescribes a sepsis protocol. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

A client is admitted to the mental health unit and sits in the corner of the day room. When the nurse begins the admission assessment interview, the client is guarded, suspicious, and resists talking. Which action should the nurse implement?

A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department (ED) with a history of several days of rhinitis and now exhibits a productive barking cough and difficulty breathing. Which additional finding should alert the nurse that the child is experiencing respiratory distress?

The nurse is caring for an immobile client after spinal surgery. Which action is most important for the nurse to take to prevent postoperative complications?

The charge nurse is making assignments for one practical nurse (PN) and three registered nurses (RN) who are caring for neurologically compromised clients. Which client with which change in status is best to assign to the PN?

While completing an admission assessment for a client with unstable angina, which closed ended questions should the nurse ask about the client's chest pain?

The nurse implements a secondary prevention program for sexually transmitted infections in a local health center. Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?