The nurse of a medical-surgical unit receives a report from a postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse for a client who is being transferred following a right hemicolectomy. The PACU nurse reports, "The client has an IV infusion of 1,000 mL lactated Ringer's infusing at 125 mL/hr into the left wrist with 300 mL remaining. Prescriptions include morphine sulfate 2 mg IV every 2 to 4 hours for pain, last administered 30 minutes ago; ondansetron 4 mg IV every 8 hours for nausea, last administered 15 minutes ago." Which additional information is most important for the nurse to obtain in the report?

The nurse implements a secondary prevention program for sexually transmitted infections in a local health center. Which outcome indicates that the program was effective?

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After completing the initial assessment, the nurse has reviewed the 0930 laboratory results of blood specimens obtained in the outpatient clinic.

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The psychiatric nurse is caring for clients on an adolescent unit. Which client requires the nurse's immediate attention?

The nurse is teaching an older client about the prevention of osteoporosis. Which foods should the nurse recommend to the client to increase in the diet?

The nurse is providing education to a client who experiences recurrent levels of moderate anxiety to situations and perceived stress. In addition to information about prescribed medication and administration, which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?

After receiving a change of shift report for clients on a medical surgical unit, which activity should the nurse delegate to the practical nurse (PN)?

Following a fractured left tibia, which necessitated placement of long leg cast, a client is using crutches to ambulate. During an orthopedic follow-up visit, a client reports to the nurse having difficulty managing the crutches. Which assessment should the nurse perform?

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?

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) applying an alcohol-based hand rub while leaving a client's room after taking vital signs. Which action should the nurse take?

A client who underwent cardiac stent placement four days ago arrives to the emergency department reporting a sudden onset of chest pressure and shortness of breath. Which action should the nurse take next?