The nurse receives the following shift report: “The client i…
The nurse receives the following shift report: “The client is resting in bed, VSS, no changes. They have been a little needy but overall it has been an okay night”. What are the most appropriate questions for an oncoming nurse to ask? Select the four best questions.
Read DetailsThe manager knows they will have 28 clients on a 30 bed unit…
The manager knows they will have 28 clients on a 30 bed unit at change of shift. The following clients are most acute. Which of these clients should the charge be assigned to be able to maintain the charge role and help the rest of the team?
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After reviewing the chart the nurse notes that the client is due for a medication that is not ordered. The nurse contacts the provider and is given the following verbal order: “Give potassium STAT”. What is missing from this order? Select all that apply.
Read DetailsIn the obstetric unit, a laboring patient develops late feta…
In the obstetric unit, a laboring patient develops late fetal heart rate decelerations. After treatment, the charge nurse finds documented interpretations but no fetal monitoring tracings. Unit policy requires a tracing and interpretation every 15 minutes.
Read DetailsA nurse enters the hospital room of a client with end-stage…
A nurse enters the hospital room of a client with end-stage cancer who has a valid Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. The client has gone into cardiac arrest, and a healthcare provider—who is a long-time friend of the client—is performing CPR. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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