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

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

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?

After a long bed rest, a client with a Foley catheter and wrist restraints has repeatedly removed the antibiotic (G) tube and NG tube.
At checking the restraints, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A client who is on complete bedrest frequently calls the nurse for the bedpan to urinate.
Which action should the nurse take to evaluate the client for urinary retention?

What's the priority intervention for a patient with persistent STIs and risky behaviors?

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

Two days after surgery, a male client experiences incisional pain while dangling his feet at the bedside and he refuses to ambulate as prescribed.
The nurse establishes a problem of 'Activity intolerance related to pain'. Based on this problem, which outcome statement is best for the nurse to include in his care plan?

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?

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 that a client is using accessory muscles. Which vital sign should the nurse obtain first?