Foundation Of Nursing Proctored Exam ( University Of Texas)

A nurse is assigning client care to an RN and an LVN. Which of the following tasks must they assign to an RN only and NOT to an LVN. All parts of the answer must be restricted to an RN only. (Select a

A nurse is caring for a young client who is actively dying of renal failure. What should the nurse do when caring for the dying client's family members?

The nurse is demonstrating the professional value of integrity in which situation?

The nurse has just graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is eager to find a mentor at this early stage in her career. Which of the following individuals is most likely to be an appropria

A client’s PaCO2 is abnormal on an ABG report. What does the nurse suspect as the most likely medical diagnosis?

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of alcoholism. The nurse should expect an order for

Which client likely faces a risk for the nursing diagnosis of Disturbed Sleep Pattern: Difficulty Remaining Asleep?

Nurses with varying levels of experience possess leadership skills. A graduate nurse walks out of the nurse manager’s office after a meeting. The graduate nurse reflects on the positive and negative f

An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the family of a client dying of cancer whose members have expressed sorrow over the forthcoming loss would be

The nurse is working in a clinic and sees a resident of a long-term-care facility, age 82 years, who has come in to be checked by her physician. The caregiver accompanying her reports that the client

A client with a diagnosis of colorectal cancer has been presented with her treatment options, but wishes to defer any decisions to her uncle, who acts in the role of a family patriarch within the clie

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a patient to assess the patient’s nutritional status. The nurse understands the laboratory finding that is the best indicator of inadequate protein in

The nurse is having an exceptionally busy shift on an obstetrical unit. Which of the following tasks is the nurse justified in delegating to an unlicensed care provider?

A dying client tells the nurse that he doesn’t want to see his family because he doesn’t want to cause them more sadness. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

After starting a blood transfusion, the nurse notes that the patient has fever, chills, and facial flushing. What should be the nurse’s first step?

A group of nurses working in a long-term care facility fails to keep the narcotic medications in a locked secure location. The nurses also fail to document a count of the medications before and after

A senior student has been elected president of the Student Nurses Association. Which of the following qualities is essential to being a nursing leader?

A nurse is discussing sleep problems with a client. What type of foods should the nurse recommend to promote sleep?

When the nurse inserts an ordered urinary catheter into the client’s urethra after the client has refused the procedure, and then the client suffers an injury, the client may sue the nurse for which t

A dying client is crying. She states, “Why me, Lord?” and “I can’t pray.” What would be the most appropriate nursing diagnosis based on this data?

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a client 80 years of age diagnosed with congestive heart failure, with symptoms of edema, orthopnea, and confusion?

The client is in the intensive care unit following a stroke. The nurse is intervening in the plan of care to promote relaxation for the client and to prevent sensory overload. What independent nursing

A nurse is reviewing a new order on the Electronic Health Record. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What would be the nurse’s best next action?

Which guideline does the nurse apply to discussion of sleep patterns with older adult clients?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is unconscious. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?