A 15-year-old patient arrives at the emergency department with a severed brachial artery following a traumatic injury sustained while jumping over a fence.  Which immediate nursing action is the priority in managing the patient’s bleeding?

A 9-month-old infant is admitted with a high fever, irritability, and poor feeding. The healthcare provider suspects bacterial meningitis. After the nurse performs the initial assessment, which intervention is the highest priority?

The nurse is working with a client who will be taking 20 mg of prednisone daily for rheumatoid arthritis. Which precautions will the nurse give the client about taking this medication?

You are providing care to a client with osteomyelitis in the left leg. The client is being discharged today after 2 weeks of antibiotic therapy. You are providing discharge teaching. Which information will be included in discharge teaching?

The student nurse studying stomach disorders learns that the risk factors for acute gastritis include which of the following? (Select all that apply). 

The patient survived a motor vehicle crash but sustained a severe pelvic fracture. In addition to monitoring urine output and neurologic function, the nurse will be alert for signs of :

The nurse is completing a head-to-toe assessment on a client with an open fracture of the left tibia & soft tissue damage. The client underwent a reduction and fixation of the tibia with debridement of the nonviable tissue with drain placement. The nurse will be most concerned with:  

A 17-year-old patient is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease following a recent episode of rheumatic fever. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan to help prevent further cardiac complications. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

The patient has an infusion of Aminophylline 2gm in 500 ml D5W. The IV is infusing at 25ml/hr via an infusion pump. How many mg of Aminophylline is the patient receiving per hour?  If rounding is required, round to the 100th.   Enter a numeric value only.  

You are caring for a client who is experiencing a flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis. The client reports a pain level of 7/10 in both wrists along with stiffness. The wrist are red, warm, and swollen. What nonpharmacological nursing interventions can you provide to help alleviate the pain and stiffness?