Question of the day

A nurse is teaching a client who has rapid cycling bipolar disorder and a new prescription for carbamazepine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Blood tests will be done weekly during the first several months of treatment. B. You should not drink alcohol while […]

A LPN complains to the charge nurse that an unlicensed assistive person (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. What is the best initial response by the charge nurse? 1. Explore for further identification about the nature of the problem 2. Assure the staff nurse that the complaint will be

Upon completing a review of a 27-year-old client’s admission documents, the nurse identifies that the client does not have an advance directives. What action should the nurse take? A. Lecture the client on the importance of having advance directives. B. Advance directives are not appropriate for this client due to the client’s age. C. Refer

1.The nurse receives report on the medical/surgical unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse see FIRST? 1. A client with an IV of normal saline infusing at 125 ml per hour complaining of slight swelling at the IV insertion site. 2. A client 3 days post right knee replacement complaining of right calf

Nurse is caring for a client with a GI bleed who has been diagnosed with liver failure due to hepatitis B. Which of the following blood products will most likely be prescribed to achieve hemostasis? Answer in the comment section. A. Packed red blood cells B. Cryoprecipitate C. Platelets D. Whole blood Correct Answer: B. Cryoprecipitate 

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