The nurse is caring for a toddler in the postoperative period who is crying following a tonsillectomy. Which action is most appropriate to prevent complications?

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?

The nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching with a client. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body’s cells?

The nurse is administering Cortisporin ear drops to a toddler. In which direction should the nurse pull the pinna to ensure proper administration?

The nurse is preparing to complete a sterile procedure. Which action has the greatest potential for contaminating a sterile field?

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

The nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching with a client. Which nutrient is primarily responsible for providing energy to the body’s cells?

The nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter in a male client. While inflating the balloon, the client reports pain. What action should the nurse take next?

The nurse discovers a medication error while documenting medications for a client. What is the nurse’s priority action?