During a central IV line insertion at the bedside, a client reports shortness of breath and becomes tachypneic. Which finding should a nurse suspect indicates the client developed a pneumothorax?

What condition is the patient most likely experiencing, what two actions should the nurse take to address that condition, and what two parameters should the nurse monitor to assess the patient’s progress?

A patient is being treated for bacterial pharyngitis.

Which of the following should a nurse recommend to promote the patient’s nutrition during treatment?

A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for atelectasis.

Which independent nursing measure should the nurse prioritize to prevent the development of atelectasis?

A clinic nurse is preparing a lesson for nursing students on the care of patients with viral pharyngitis. What information should be included in the lesson? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is analyzing arterial blood gas results for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What abnormal finding should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse has observed an increase in the occurrence of pressure injuries among patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). After documenting these findings, the nurse collaborated with the manager to create and implement a new policy that emphasizes the consistent use of a pressure injury risk assessment scale.

Which term best characterizes the nurse’s actions?

A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) and prescribed triple antibiotic therapy. The nurse should recognize that which clinical sign indicates inadequate drug therapy after 2 months of treatment?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient on a ventilator, to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. The nurse recognizes that which of the following interventions should be included? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving mechanical ventilation. The nurse should prioritize which action associated with neuromuscular blockade?

A client has been diagnosed in the Emergency Department with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which of the following actions should a nurse perform first?