The nurse is caring for a client who has only months predicted to live. The client avoids questions regarding plans for care.
What is the next approach for the nurse to use when discussing end of life issues with the client?

The nurse is using guided imagery with a client who is experiencing chronic pain.
What should the nurse direct the client's attention on during the session?

The nurse observes the skin over a client's greater trochanter, as seen in the picture with pressure sores.
What actions should the nurse implement?

The nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer subcutaneous heparin injections.
Which instruction should the nurse include?

A client receives a prescription for a one-time dose of metronidazole 2 grams by mouth.

The medication is available in 500 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only).

Which response by the nurse is most therapeutic?

A client receives a prescription for dextromethorphan 30 mg every 6 to 8 hours as needed for cough.

The bottle is labeled "Dextromethorphan for Oral Suspension, USP 30 mg per 15 mL".

How many tablespoons should the nurse instruct the client to take within each dose? (Enter numerical value only).

A client presents to the doctor's office with a report of fatigue and difficulty sleeping.
Which information should the nurse recognize as a potential contributing factor?

The charge nurse is assisting a nurse in the admission process for a patient with multiple chronic conditions.
Which action taken by the nurse demonstrates a breach of confidentiality to the charge nurse?

What equipment should the nurse use to most accurately measure a 2ml dose of a viscous liquid solution to be given orally?

An older woman with end-stage heart disease is hospitalized for severe heart failure. She is alert and requests that no heroic measures be implemented if her breathing stops.
What actions should the nurse take first?