A patient with severe burns is admitted to the intensive care unit to stabilize and begin fluid resuscitation before transport to the burn center. The nurse should monitor the patient closely for what early symptom of burn-related circulatory shock?

A hospital patient is immunocompromised because of stage 3 HIV infection and the physician has ordered a chest radiograph. How should the nurse most safely facilitate the test?

A 32-year-old female is being treated with an oral antibiotic for acute sinusitis. She explains to the nurse that she has now stopped the medication, stating she developed a rash shortly after taking the first dose of the drug. What is the nurse’s most appropriate response?

A client who has AIDS is being treated in the hospital and admits to having periods of extreme anxiety. What would be the least appropriate nursing intervention(s)? Select all that apply

An 80-year-old man in a long-term care facility has a chronic leg ulcer and states that the area has become increasingly painful in recent days. The nurse notes that the site is now swollen and warm to the touch. The patient should undergo diagnostic testing for what problem?

A nurse is creating a care plan for a client with acute pancreatitis. The care plan includes reduced activity. What rationale for this intervention should be cited in the care plan?

A nurse has given a child’s scheduled vaccination for rubella. What type of immunity does this represent?

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is taking prednisone and naproxen to reduce inflammation and joint pain. Which patient complaint should the nurse report to the physician immediately?

A patient is experiencing respiratory insufficiency, cannot maintain spontaneous respirations, and is unable to protect their own airway. The nurse suspects that the health care provider will perform which of the following actions?

The nurse is to administer 0.25 mg lanoxin IV stat. The pharmacy sends up lanoxin labeled 0.5 mg/3 mL. How many mLs should the nurse give? (Round to the nearest tenth)