A nurse needs to instill eye medication in a client with conjunctivitis. Which actions should the nurse take to distribute the medication over the eye's surface?

A nurse needs to instill eye medication in a client with conjunctivitis. Which actions should the nurse take to distribute the medication over the eye's surface?

A nurse is explaining the need for bathing to an elderly patient who has been avoiding her bath for several days. Which of the following benefits of bathing should the nurse explain to the patient?

A client who recently suffered from a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) cannot ambulate. The client is being discharged from the hospital to a long-term care facility. This is an example of which kind of care?

A client presents with a blood pressure of 90/54, tachycardia, tachypnea, temperature of 101.4°F, and flushed skin. The client's POX is 94% on room air. The client reports a moist, productive cough and general malaise over the past 24 hours. Which of the following would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

The parents of a 10-year-old child are worried about the child's sleepwalking (somnambulism). What topic should the nurse discuss with the parents?

The nurse understands at which stage of Kubler-Ross stages of dying the patient is utilizing a defense mechanism by refusing to believe information regarding their diagnosis?

You are providing a report to a healthcare provider regarding a patient's condition. You utilize SBAR to facilitate prompt and effective communication with fellow healthcare providers. As the nurse, you state an action needed to correct the problem. This action refers to which part of SBAR?

After initial insertion, a nurse must determine whether a nasogastric tube is inserted correctly. Which of the following is the best way to determine the correct NGT placement?

A nurse is caring for a client who requires oxygen due to hypoxia. When would it be appropriate to humidify the oxygen?

A nurse is caring for a patient at a health care facility who experiences functional incontinence. Which of the following is a likely cause of the client's condition?

Which of the following is a correct application of infection control practice?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports their diet excludes the following: meats, poultry, seafood, and dairy products but they do allow eggs in their diet. Based on this description, the nurse understands the client follows what type of diet?

A hospice client suffering from a terminal brain tumor has maintained her level of consciousness and cognition, even as death is now imminent. The client's physical condition has deteriorated significantly over the past 48 hours, and now the client is stating they no longer want to eat. How should the care team respond to the client?

A client experiencing chest pain is prescribed nitroglycerin paste. Which of the following actions would prevent the nurse from coming in direct contact with the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who reports their diet excludes the following: meats, poultry, seafood, and dairy products but they do allow eggs in their diet. Based on this description, the nurse understands the client follows what type of diet?

A client presents with a blood pressure of 90/54, tachycardia, tachypnea, temperature of 101.4, and flushed skin. The client's POX is 94% on room air. The client reports a moist, productive cough and general malaise over the past 24 hours. Which of the following would be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

Ordered: Erythromycin 125 mg po four times a day. Available: Erythromycin suspension 200 mg/5 ml. The client will take a total of how many mls in a day? .

A client has been admitted to the hospital with fluid volume overload and requires close monitoring of fluid balance. What is the best method for monitoring fluid balance in this client?

The wound care nurse is assessing a client with a history of spinal cord injury who is wheelchair-bound. The nurse notes the client has a shallow skin crater that extends to the subcutaneous tissue. A moderate amount of serous drainage is noted. The nurse is correct to stage this pressure ulcer as which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of dysphagia. Which nursing action is most effective in preventing aspiration?

A nurse is caring for a patient who had a CVA, is non-ambulatory, and remains bedridden due to a pressure ulcer on his sacrum. What should the nurse do to prevent foot drop?

A 17-year-old client is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The nurse is preparing to educate the client on blood glucose control. What is important to understand when educating young adults?