Upon auscultation of a client’s heart rate, the nurse notes the rate to have an irregular pattern of 72 beats/minute. The nurse notifies the primary care provider and includes which in the plan of care?

The nurse developed a plan of care for a client and ensured that all interventions were performed. The initial action the nurse performs during the next phase of the nursing process is to  

The nurse gathers assessment data. Which of the following assessment findings together form(s) a pattern suggesting a problem? Select all that apply.  

Which of the following is a correctly written and measurable desired outcome?  

While conducting a physical examination of the thorax, the nurse notes breath sounds as high-pitched, continuous sounds heard during inspiration and expiration. These breath sounds would be documented as  

After completing the assessment of a client, the nurse uses critical thinking and clinical reasoning to prioritize the client’s problems. Which of the following would the nurse determine as the highest priority?

In “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down,” what did Lia Lee’s family believe was the cause of her seizures?

Before a long-term care resident goes to sleep at night, dentures are placed in a denture cup with clean water. What rationale supports this practice?  

In “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down,” how did Lia Lee’s family view the role of doctors in her treatment?  

The client has been complaining about his care since being admitted to the hospital yesterday. He states to the nurse, “I want to see what is written in my medical record. No one is doing anything for me here.” The charge nurse is notified and meets with the client. The charge nurse’s best response to this client regarding his medical record would be,