A client tells the nurse, “I don’t think I can handle another surgery.” Which response by the nurse is nontherapeutic?

A nurse is using SBAR to report a change in a client’s condition. Which statement represents the Recommendation component?

Which of the following is the MOST effective means of protection from ionizing radiation normally available to the radiographer?

The nurse is uncertain whether an assessment finding is accurate. Which action best demonstrates validation of the finding?

A patient who has been on bed rest for 5 days is preparing to ambulate. The nurse obtains the following findings:   Position BP Pulse    Supine 122/76 mm Hg 78/min   Standing 96/60 mm Hg 104/minThe patient reports feeling light-headed while standing.  Which action should the nurse take first?

During an admission assessment, a patient describes combining traditional health practices with practices learned after relocating to the United States. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with decreased activity tolerance who becomes fatigued during morning hygiene. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Which statement by a nursing student demonstrates an understanding of concept mapping?

A nurse obtains a blood pressure of 150/92 mm Hg from a client whose usual blood pressure is 118/72 mm Hg. The client is sitting with the legs crossed, the back unsupported, and the measurement arm hanging at the side. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is reviewing services provided by nurses within a community. Which activity best represents the role of community-based nursing?