What action should the school nurse take to provide secondary prevention for school-aged children?

A patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been taking pregabalin for the past four days. Which finding would indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?

The charge nurse is observing a new nurse who is preparing to insert an intravenous (IV) catheter.

The new nurse has gathered supplies including intravenous catheters, an intravenous insertion kit, and a 4x sterile gauze dressing to cover and secure the insertion.

What action should the charge nurse take?

An intravenous (IV) antibiotic is prescribed for a patient with a postoperative infection. The medication is to be administered in 4 divided doses.
Which schedule is best for administering this prescription?

A nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly experiences right-sided numbness and weakness in the arm and leg, along with a distinct droop on the right side of the face.

After reporting these findings to the healthcare provider, the nurse receives several prescriptions for the patient, including an immediate CT scan of the head.

What should be the nurse’s first course of action?

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) preparing to provide personal care for a patient who requires contact precautions. The UAP has put on a gown and gloves and has secured the tops of the gloves over the gown sleeves. What action should the nurse take?

A patient with a history of adrenal insufficiency has been admitted to the intensive care unit due to an acute adrenal crisis.

The patient is experiencing nausea and joint pain.

The patient’s vital signs are as follows: temperature of 102 F (38.9° C), heart rate of 138 beats/minute, and blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg. What is the first intervention the nurse should implement?

A client with atrial fibrillation is scheduled for an elective cardioversion.

The nurse prepares for the procedure by inserting two intravenous (IV) catheters and connecting the monitoring lead wires to the client.
Which action is most crucial for the nurse to take before initiating the cardioversion?

A client is admitted for an exacerbation of heart failure (HF) and is being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess.
In planning nursing care, which interventions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

A school-aged patient was recently diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus. What symptom did the patient’s parents most likely report?

The nurse uses the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) and determines that the daughter is under significant stress caused by the assumption of her mother’s care. Select the 3 statements that the nurse should include when discussing caregiver stress with the client’s daughter.