When assessing the apical pulse in an adult, where should the nurse place the stethoscope?

Why is the rectal route not recommended as the first-choice site for measuring temperature?

The licensed provider orders Zocor 40 mg po daily in the evening.  How many tablets will you administer per dose?  Enter the number only.

A client with iron-deficiency anemia has a hemoglobin of 9 g/dL. The nurse notes a pulse of 116/min and a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which interpretation by the nurse is most accurate?  

A nurse is caring for an older adult client on postoperative day 1 following a right rotator cuff repair. The surgeon’s prescription prohibits active and passive adduction of the operative arm during initial healing. When assisting the client with bed mobility and positioning, which movement of the right upper extremity should the nurse avoid?  

A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a total right hip replacement and applies an abduction pillow to the client’s legs. Which of the following client outcomes or anatomical principles best explains why this device is necessary?

A nurse is prioritizing care for a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries in a motor-vehicle crash. Which sequence of actions should the nurse perform?

A nurse on a rehabilitation unit is caring for several patients with wounds, including pressure injuries. Which assessment and corresponding order should the nurse question?  

A nurse reviews the laboratory results of an 80-year-old client with chronic kidney disease: RBC 3.5 million cells/mcL, BUN 27 mg/dL (normal 10-20 mg/dL), and creatinine 2.0 mg/dL (normal 0.6-1.2 mg/dL). The provider prescribes epoetin alfa (a synthetic erythropoietin). Which physiological problem is the nurse addressing with this medication?  

A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following hip surgery. During assessment, the nurse notes that the client’s left calf is warm, swollen, and tender compared with the right calf. Which action should the nurse take first?