The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed a pain medication by mouth every 4 to 6 hours. When assessing pain status, the patient states that they do not want to take the pain medication right now. Which principle of documentation should the nurse consider when documenting the medication in the chart.?

The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who has thick toenails. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

A nurse suggests that an elderly client perform exercises in water. The nurse understands that the benefit of performing exercises in the water for older adults is for?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed bedsores and needs a linen change. The nurse demonstrates an understanding of general positions with which statement?

A nurse needs to check the vital signs of a client with an infectious disease who is receiving intravenous therapy through an IV pump. Before entering the client’s room, the nurse follows airborne and contact precautions. Which infectious disease does the client have?

A nurse is explaining the need for bathing to an elderly client who has been avoiding a daily bath. Which benefit of bathing should the nurse explain to the client?

A nurse at a health care facility caring of an elderly client. The nurse understands the reason a tilt table is used when preparing a client for ambulation is to?

The nurse is charting by exception (CBE) in the client’s chart. The nurse demonstrates an understanding of this charting method when she states one of the benefits is?

The nurse has provided teaching for a client with a sinus infection who has been prescribed antibiotics and a decongestant. The client states, “I’m not sure how many days I’m supposed to take this antibiotic.” What is the best action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a stroke with left-sided weakness. The case manager determines that the client no longer requires acute care but currently is unable to return to the home environment. Which health care environment would be most appropriate for this client?