The nurse is planning care for a 14 year-old client returning from scoliosis corrective surgery. Which of the following actions should receive priority in the plan? A) Antibiotic therapy for 10 days B) Teach client isometric exercises for legs C) Assess movement and sensation of extremities D) Assist to stand up at bedside within the

A client has just returned to the medical-surgical unit following a segmental lung resection. After assessing the client, the first nursing action would be to  A) administer pain medication  B) suction excessive tracheobronchial secretions  C) assist client to turn, deep breathe and cough  D) monitor oxygen saturation Post your answer in the comment section. Correct

The client in the operating room states, “I don’t think I will have this surgery after all.” Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 1. Have the surgeon speak with the client. 2. Ask the client to discuss the concerns. 3. Continue to prep the client for surgery. 4. Immediately stop the surgical procedure. Post

The emergency department nurse receives report on 4 clients. Which client should the nurse assess first? 1.Client with acute cholecystitis who reports right shoulder pain2.Client with gastroparesis who reports persistent nausea and vomiting3.Client with intractable lower back pain who reports new urinary incontinence4.Client with Ménière disease who reports increasing tinnitus Post your answer in the

Which intervention is most appropriate to reduce the risk of infection associated with a peripheral intravenous catheter? A. Mark each IV bag with a pen to clarify its contents B. Only disconnect tubing to reposition the client C. Remove the IV as soon as feasible D. Replace the administration set every 24 hours. Post your

Which client should the cardiac nurse assess first after receiving the p.m. shiftreport? Write your answer in the comment section.  1. This client is being treated, and if the blood is almost finished, then it can be assumed that the client is tolerating the blood without incident. 2.CORRECT. The client has been given devastating news.

RN Cutie is admitting four clients. Which of the following clients should the RN Cutie assign closer to the nurses’ station ? A. A client who reports a severe migraine headache B. A client who has a history of Myocardial infarction with stable vital signs and no EKG changes C. A client who has delirium

A client who is taking Paroxetine(Paxil), a Selective Serotonin Re-up Take Inhibitor(SSRI) for Depression, calls the RN “I have tremors, high temperature, sweaty and my muscles are tight “Which statement is the nurse’s best response? Post your answer in the comment section