The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client whose scheduled surgery will last approximately 3 hours. Which of the following intraoperative nursing interventions should the nurse prioritize?

A client who has hepatic encephalopathy is receiving lactulose.  Which finding by the nurse best indicates that the medication was effective? 

The nurse planning a client teaching session intends to address the topics of incision splinting and leg exercises.  When is the best time for the nurse to provide teaching?

The nurse is discharging a client with a right lower leg fracture. The nurse should teach the client to notify the health care provider if which of the following occurs?

The nurse interviews a client scheduled to undergo general anesthesia for a bilateral hernia repair. Which information is most important to communicate to the surgeon and anesthesiologist before surgery?

The nurse assesses a 78-yr-old who uses naproxen daily for hand and knee osteoarthritis management. Which information requires a discussion with the health care provider about an urgent change in the treatment plan?

A client is admitted to the emergency department with a left femur fracture. Which information obtained by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

A client is recovering from recent abdominal surgery. The client reports severe pain around their incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?

Which actions will the nurse include in the surgical time-out procedure before anesthesia? Select all that apply.

A client with a fractured femur is in Bucks Extension Traction. The client needs to be repositioned toward the head of the bed. During repositioning, what should the nurse do?