Exhibits

What goal(s) should the nurse prioritize in the care plan for the client while in the emergency department? Select all that apply.

Patient Data

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify 1 potential condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse would take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse would monitor to assess the client's progress.

A client who underwent an uncomplicated gastric bypass surgery is having difficulty with diet management. Which dietary instruction is most important for the nurse to explain to the client?

The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test for a client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

The client is a 49-year old who reports flu-like symptoms including fever and chest congestion for 4 days. He came to the emergency department (ED last night when he was having more difficulty breathing hat a history of one-half pack a day cigarette smoking for years. He has no significant medical or surgical history

What 2 orders should the nurse complete first?

Patient Data

Each row and each column must have at least one, but may have more than one, response option selected.
Intervention: Promotes safety/ Does not promote safety
 

A client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) and asthma is readmitted to the unit for the third time in two months with a current fasting blood sugar (FBS) of 325 mg/dL (18 mmol/L). The client describes to the nurse of not understanding why the blood glucose level continues to be out of control. What intervention(s) should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.

Reference Range

Blood Glucose [74 to 106 mg/dL (4.1 to 5.9 mmol/L)]

Click to highlight the statement(s) made by the client that indicate she understood the treatment recommendations and is developing an understanding of her disease. Select all that apply.
1.    Working with an addiction therapist for several months will assist in my recovery.

2.    The Alcoholics Anonymous program would be a great resource, but they do not have meetings when I'm free.
3.    It is not safe for me to drink alcohol, but I am still able to smoke marijuana without problems.
4.    Identifying potential triggers allows me to proactively utilize coping strategies.

5.    Relapse is an expected complication of substance use; thus, prevention strategies and awareness of my emotions are important.
6.    The treatment options for alcoholism are limited to inpatients, with very few resources for outpatients.
 

The nurse is caring for a client who reports a sudden, severe headache, and facial numbness. The nurse asks the client to smile and observes an uneven smile with facial droop to the right side and a hand grasp strength that is weaker on the right than the left. The client denies a recent history of headaches or trauma. After obtaining vital signs, the nurse should implement which intervention?

Following an acute myocardial infarction that occurred two weeks ago, an adult male presents for his follow-up appointment, accompanied by his spouse. He tells the nurse that he has lost his appetite, cannot seem to make decisions, and cannot sleep at night.
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?

A client who was admitted with rapid atrial flutter is receiving amiodarone 1 mg/minute via a peripheral IV infusion in the left hand. The unlicensed assistive personal (UAP)  reports to the nurse that the client's heart rate is 90 beats/minute and blood pressure is 110/50 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement?