A patient diagnosed with tonsillitis is experiencing difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Which of the following should the nurse prioritize when caring for this patient?

Physician’s order: dexamethasone 1.5 mg/kg/day by mouth once a day  On hand the nurse has: dexamethasone oral solution 3 mg/mL   How many mL will the nurse give if the child weighs 99 lb?  (Round to the nearest tenth decimal place.) 

With regard to lymphocytes, which of the following statements by the licensed practical nurse is correct? 

A nurse is caring for a patient with MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) who has been placed on contact precautions. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates proper adherence to these precautions?   

A nurse is performing an assessment of the “necklace of nodes” in a patient. Which of the following is the correct technique for assessing these lymph nodes?

A client presented to the ER via ambulance. The physician has identified a ruptured spleen, and it is evidenced by the patient’s worsening pallor. The nurse knows which complications the client will have with a ruptured spleen? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with asthma is prescribed prednisone (oral) and fluticasone (inhalation) to manage their symptoms. Which of the following nursing considerations should the nurse implement when administering these medications? (Select all that apply.) 

Which of the following physiological changes occur during an anaphylactic reaction? (Select all that apply.) 

A patient with viral conjunctivitis is being discharged from the hospital. The nurse provides discharge teaching to the patient and family about infection control measures at home. Which of the following instructions should be emphasized to prevent the spread of the infection? 

The nurse has just received report at the beginning of the shift. Which patient should the nurse prioritize for assessment first?