A nurse is administering oxygen therapy to a client with a tracheostomy using a transtracheal catheter. Which of the following is true about this type of oxygen delivery?

Mr. Clark has transitioned to gastric gavage for feedings. What should the nurse do to prevent aspiration during tube feedings?

A nurse provides care for a client receiving home health services following hip replacement surgery. The nurse is educating the client about their plan of care. Which of the following is an important component of the care plan?

The nurse is preparing to care for a client with a simple face mask. Which of the following is true about this device?

The nurse has a client on the floor and has become confused and lethargic. The nurse notices this change and decides what kind of assessment is needed at this time?

Which term is defined as any loss of ability to perform tasks and obligations of usual roles and normal daily life?

Mr. Jonathan Clark, a 64-year-old male, was admitted to the medical-surgical unit following emergency abdominal surgery for a perforated gastric ulcer. Postoperatively, he was started on gastric decompression via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The provider ordered the NG tube to be connected to intermittent wall suction. Mr. Clark is NPO and has had no bowel movement since surgery. His vital signs are stable, and he reports mild nausea and abdominal discomfort. The nurse notes decreased bowel sounds and a slightly distended abdomen. Later in his care, Mr. Clark will transition to gastric lavage for nutrition. What nursing interventions are appropriate to maintain the function and comfort of Mr. Clark’s NG tube for gastric decompression? (Select all that apply)  

Which of the following is not a goal of The Joint Commission’s Nursing Care Center National Patient Safety Goals?

What is the purpose of using a draw sheet when moving a client up in the bed?

The nurse is caring for a client and notices that they are in the orthopneic position. This position is most beneficial for clients with what condition?