The nurse is assessing a client who has small groups of vesicles over his chest and upper abdominal area. They are located only on the right side of his body. The client states his pain level is 8/10, and describes the pain as burning in nature. Which question is most appropriate to include in the data collection?

A nurse has just initiated a peripheral IV infusion of 5% dextrose in water. How often should the nurse plan to replace the primary infusion tubing?

A child is brought to the emergency department for treatment of an acute asthma attack. The nurse prepares to administer which medication first?

A patient with acute asthma is prescribed short-term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following is the expected outcome for the use of steroids in patients with asthma?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is contributing to the plan of care for a patient who is to receive oxygen at 5L/min via nasal cannula. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to include in the plan of care?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a lump in her breast. The nurse informs the patient that follow-up testing will be necessary and that a definitive diagnosis is only made after which of the following is performed:

When discussing the Braden Scale with the client, the nurse explains the purpose of the test as which of the following:

A nurse is discussing manifestations of schizophrenia with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as being effectively treated by second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics? (Select All That Apply)

The nurse is caring for a patient with schizophrenia. The patient complains of a sore throat and the nurse notes a temperature of 102. The nurse would place highest priority on which of the following orders:

A patient with allergic rhinitis is asking the nurse about the difference between first and second generation antihistamines. The nurse’s best response would be: