A nurse is giving a hand-off report to the oncoming nurse. Which information is critical for the nurse to report?

Which of the following is most clear in communicating about a patient’s pain.

The order reads, give Garamycin 3mg/kg/day intramuscular, in three equal doses Patient’s weight: 154lbs. How many milligrams will the nurse give with each dose?

The nurse is observing a certified nursing assistant (CNA) feed a patient, who is on aspiration precautions due to a stroke. Which of the following should cause the nurse to be concerned for the patient’s safety?

Which educational program prepares the Registered Nurse for entry into practice? Select all that apply.

The nurse writes the nursing diagnosis statement: Constipation related to decreased gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medication administration as evidenced by the patient reporting no bowel movement in four days, abdominal distention, and complaints of abdominal pain. Which of the following is a defining characteristic?

A new registered nurse started working at a hospital that used the SOAP note format for documentation. Which of the following most accurately describes that documentation format?

A patient refuses to take a medication. According to the Code of Ethics for Nurses, which action is the nurse’s priority?

While completing an admission history and physical, the patient tells the nurse that he has an allergy to latex. The nurse’s priority action is to:

Which of the following is the first step in evidence-based practice?