The nurse is assessing the patient experiencing a cytotoxic reaction to an IV blood product.  What does the nurse do first?

Which intervention is most important for the nurse to teach the client who is recovering from an allergic reaction to a bee sting?

A client has a reduction in immune function.  What is the nurse’s priority action for this client?

The client with polycystic kidney disease and hypertension is prescribed a diuretic for blood pressure control. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding this management?

The client with acute renal failure has a serum potassium of 6 (3.5-5 mEq/L). The nurse would plan which of the following as a priority action? Normal laboratory reference ranges in parenthesis.

The patient who had a PPD test (tuberculin skin test) has redness and a 9 mm induration at the injection site.  The nurse suspects which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A nurse caring for an individual with HIV receives a needle stick. The risk of contracting HIV is greater if: Select True or False

True or False: Less than 0.5% of children require special education services because of visual impairments.

Refer to the section on in-home counseling. What are some best practice protocols a counselor can put into place to increase their safety? 

Refer to Voices from the Field 2.3 (page 60): Knowing your Client’s History and Avoiding Retraumatization. If you were the visiting counselor (James Jackson) in this situation where this occurred, what would be your next steps?