The nurse is caring for a young adult client with an intracranial hemorrhage secondary to a closed head injury. During an assessment, the client’s respirations follow a cycle of alternating periods of deep, rapid breathing followed by periods of apnea. Which of the following appropriately describes this respiratory pattern?  

Which collaborative nursing intervention will the nurse implement when caring for a client with visual and auditory sensory deficits?  

Which action is most important for the nurse to implement when caring for a client with presbycusis?  

The nurse is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) caring for a client on bed rest. How would the nurse instruct the UAP to care for the client to prevent skin injury related to shearing?  

The client had an abdominal surgical procedure two days ago. While assessing the client’s suture line, which would indicate to the nurse a possible delay in wound healing?  

The nurse instructs a client with nasal congestion related to seasonal allergies that the rationale for using fluticasone (Flonase) is to  

When caring for a client with a venous stasis ulcer, which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform?  

The nurse interprets the following ABG pH 7.50 PaCO2 30 HCO3 25 as  

The nurse is discussing how to prioritize client care with the UAP. Which client should the nurse instruct the UAP to see first?  

Which technique is correct for the nurse to administer a cleansing enema to a client before a scheduled colonoscopy?