The nurse is going to document a posture assessment finding of a patient that exhibits Lordosis. Which of the following is the appropriate description for the term Lordosis?

The patient has a CBG of 258 at 1200.  How much insulin will the nurse administer to the patient at 1200 using the physician orders below? Order: Routine Insulin orders:  Levemir Insulin  10 u subcutaneous 0700 daily. Sliding Scale orders:  Humulin R Regular U-100 Insulin SQ based on sliding scale below for patient CBG readings at 0700, 1200, 1600, 2000 Sliding Scale  CBG          Regular Insulin Dose 60 – 110        No insulin 111 – 150      2 units 151 – 200      4 units  201 – 250      6 units  251 – 300      8 units 301 – 350      10 units >350              12 units (call physician) 

The nursing student understands that the primary purpose of an every two hour turning schedule on an immobile patient serves which purpose?

The nurse is assessing a patient that is immobile. Which complication of immobility would be permanent?

When assessing the feet of a patient, the nurse notices that the toenails are thick and separated from the nail bed. The nurse is aware that this condition is caused by which of the following?

An elderly patient with long hair is experiencing a problem with matting due to being bedbound.  What would be the most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement in order to handle the hair matting issue?

The following medications are listed on a client’s medication administration record (MAR). Which medication order should the nurse question?

The nurse is caring for a patient with renal disease. What drug impairment might the nurse be concerned about when caring for this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient in Airborne Precautions. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse to prevent the spread of disease?

A nurse is preparing medication from an ampule. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?