What activities would best demonstrate a nurse’s ability to think critically?

The nurse is caring for a client considered a high fall risk. What nursing interventions are best in decreasing the client’s risk for a fall? Select all that apply.

The plan of care goal is “Client will demonstrate better respiratory effort by the end of the shift.” According to the SMART goal acronym, how can the nurse improve this goal statement?

The student nurse has learned about various types of safety concerns in the healthcare setting. Which statement indicates further teaching is needed. 

The provider has ordered a kilogram weight-based medication for a client weighing 286 pounds. What is the client’s weight in kilograms? Fill in the blank, you must include a label with the numerical answer, and round to the nearest WHOLE number.  [BLANK-1]

The nurse is evaluating the spiritual care that the client has received during the shift. Which statement by the client indicates that spiritual needs have been met?

The nurse is caring for a 17-year-old male injured in a fight who is requesting pain medication after 6 hours. The nurse tells another staff member, “I do not think he needs pain medicine. Most teens just want drugs to get high.” What does this statement indicate?

A client with a urinary tract infection is receiving ciprofloxacin by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse should closely monitor for which physiological adaptations during administration?

The nurse is assisting with placement of epidural anesthesia for a woman who is in labor. To help prevent maternal hypotension, which is the nurse’s initial action?

Why is the client’s use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) supplements important to assess when gathering a health history?