A patient is taking clindamycin for a skin infection and reports experiencing diarrhea. To promote the patient’s comfort and prevent complications, which nursing intervention should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse is conducting a spiritual assessment using the HOPE questions. The client states he does not belong to any organized religion but does consider himself a spiritual person. Which question is most appropriate for assessing the client’s personal spirituality?

A patient with HIV asks the nurse why it is important to take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications consistently. Which response by the nurse demonstrates understanding of the patient’s needs?

Which of the following are appropriate bathing guidelines when providing hygiene care? Select all that apply.

The nurse delegates feeding a client with dysphagia to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse reviews the procedure with the UAP. Which statement by the UAP requires additional teaching?

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A patient who uses an inhaled glucocorticoid for chronic asthma calls the nurse to report hoarseness. What will the nurse do to promote healthy management of the patient’s condition?

A patient is receiving dopamine intravenously. Which drug should the nurse have available to treat extravasation and tissue necrosis?

You’re providing discharge instructions to a patient who will be taking a loop diuretic at home. Which statement by the patient demonstrates they did not understand the teaching material and requires that you reinforce some of the teaching points?

A patient returns to the unit after having surgery with spinal anesthesia. Which action(s) would be best for the nurse to take to decrease the possibility of a spinal headache? Select all that apply.