Client’s chart entry reads: Progress notes 2/10/25 1000 The client is pacing the hallway and stated. “I’m feeling so bad that I could jump out of my skin.”  “Vital sign: T 97.8, P 124, R 24. The client is sweating and trying to hold back tears. The client refuses to participate in relaxation exercises or to do deep breathing with the nurse.  What is the best action for the nurse to initiate based on the information in this record?  

A 7-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after prolonged exposure to subfreezing temperatures. Assessment reveals severe frostbite affecting the fingers, toes, ears, and nose. The child is shivering and has a core temperature of 35°C (95°F). Which action should the nurse perform first?

The client is talking to the nurse about the client’s intimate relationships. Which statement regarding intimate partner violence is TRUE?

A 2-day-old newborn is noted to have multiple small pustules scattered over the trunk and extremities. The infant is afebrile, feeding well, and has normal vital signs. What is the nurse’s best action?

A child with nephrotic syndrome has not achieved remission after 1 month of corticosteroid therapy. The provider plans to initiate additional therapy to promote remission and diuresis. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?

What role did “Skepticism” play during this period in the American colonies?

An infant is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (infantile eczema) at 4 months of age. The nurse educates the parents about long-term implications of this condition. Which condition is the child at greatest risk of developing later in childhood?

What replaced ethnic or religious tradition as the foundation for the new American national identity?   

Which document was instrumental in arguing that representational government is inherently superior to hereditary monarchy?   

Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment concept of “Natural Rights”?