Your patient is scheduled for a diagnostic study to evaluate the electrical conductivity of the heart. Which test should the nurse expect to be ordered?

A nurse is preparing to change a postoperative abdominal dressing prior to the client’s discharge. Upon removal of the dressing, the nurse finds that the edges of the incision line are not well approximated and there is a 1-inch gap noted with no draining. What is the next action the nurse should take?

Which patient statement would make the nurse question the patient’s understanding about MRI testing?

After a colonoscopy, which finding should the nurse report immediately?

The nurse is teaching a patient recovering from hypomagnesemia about dietary sources of magnesium. Which food selection demonstrates correct understanding?

A patient is scheduled for a CT scan with contrast. Which nursing action is most important prior to the test?

Which conditions require avoiding venipuncture in an arm? (Select all that apply.)

The provider orders 1,000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours.What is the IV pump rate in mL per hour (mL/hr)?Write only the numerical answer in the blank provided. Do not include units of measure.

A student nurse visiting a senior center says, “It’s depressing to see these old people. They are weak and frail. I doubt any of them can engage in a discussion.” The student is expressing

After a spouse’s death, an adult repeatedly says, “I should have recognized what was happening and been more helpful.” This adult is experiencing