The nurse is caring for a patient one week post-surgery.
Which finding should the nurse expect to see if the surgical incision is healing properly?

The healthcare provider prescribes ear drops to an adult client with an ear infection.
Which exacting should the nurse follow?

How should the nurse document the finding of pain, numbness, and tingling sensations in the lower legs?

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) feeding a client who had a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) and is at risk for aspiration.
Which action by the UAP should the nurse recognize indicates the need for additional teaching?

The nurse observes a new employee, an uncertified nursing assistant (UAP), checking the temperature using a tympanic thermometer. The UAP pulls the client's auricle up and back and prepares to insert the thermometer.
Which action should the nurse implement?

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 arrives at the emergency department (ED) with severe right upper quadrant pain.
To assess the quality of the client's pain, which approach should the nurse use?

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 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 is teaching a client how to do active range of motion (ROM) exercises.
To exercise the hinge joints, which action should the nurse instruct the client to perform?

While teaching a client how to perform a skill, the nurse determines that the client is experiencing sensory overload and is unable to learn effectively.
Which action should the nurse implement?