An older adult is admitted to the hospital via the emergency department for unexplained episode fainting. What is most important for the nurse to do based on this information?

The nurse is monitoring a client receiving 1 L of fluid over a 2-hour period. The nurse assesses the client frequently for hypervolemia. For what signs of hypervolemia should the nurse asses the client?

A terminally ill patient and the family agree that the physician will write a do-not-resuscitate order for the patient. The nurse understands that what should be implemented when following this order?

A nurse is caring for a group of hospitalized patients. Which should the nurse do first to prevent patient infections?

A nurse is caring for a diabetic patient who has had surgery. The nurse monitors this patient for what postoperative complication?

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has had lower back pain for 9 months. For which type of pain will the nurse plan care?

During the process of administering medications, the nurse checks the name band for the client’s name. What should be this nurse’s next action?

A woman with diabetes does not follow her prescribed diet and states, “Everyone with diabetes cheats on their diet.” Which defense mechanism does the nurse identify this patient is using?

Which of the following would indicate that a restraint is used properly?

During an assessment, the nurse learns that a patient has had lower back pain for 9 months. For which type of pain will the nurse plan care?