The nurse is caring for a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Once fully recovered from anesthesia, which position is most appropriate for the client?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?

The nurse is preparing to administer eye ointment to a client. What label should be present on all medications intended for use in the eye?

The nurse has implemented several measures to manage a client’s postoperative pain. What assessment data is most helpful in evaluating the effectiveness of these measures?

The nurse is preparing to administer eye ointment to a client. What label should be present on all medications intended for use in the eye?

A child has just returned to the orthopedic unit after being placed in a plaster hip spica cast. What nursing measure is most important in the child’s care?

The nurse is caring for a client following a subtotal thyroidectomy. Once fully recovered from anesthesia, which position is most appropriate for the client?

The nurse is assessing a client following an injury. Which physiologic response is expected in acute, moderate pain?

The nurse is caring for a client who had a bowel resection. On postoperative day 4, her surgical wound shows dehiscence. What does dehiscence mean?

The nurse is caring for clients in an acute care facility. What is the most important measure the nurse can take to prevent health care-acquired infections?