A nurse is assessing a patient with a documented latex allergy. Which of the following statements by the patient should alert the nurse to a potential cross-reactive food allergy?

A client is admitted with a urinary tract infection and a history of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin. The provider orders IV piperacillin-tazobactam (Zosyn) and a urine culture and sensitivity. What is the nurse’s priority action?

The nurse is caring for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who is experiencing a disease exacerbation. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate to include in the patient’s plan of care? Select all that apply.

10. Describe in detail how nurses would be involved in the conceptualization, data collection, analysis and reporting.

The registered nurse (RN) is caring for a client suffering from skin infections. Which task delegated to a member of the health care team is correct as per guidelines?

The nurse is preparing to care for a patient diagnosed with influenza who is on droplet precautions. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medical history and recognizes that the patient has a condition associated with a Type III hypersensitivity reaction. Which of the following conditions involves this type of immune response?

A nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube to continuous suction. The patient becomes weak, has shallow respirations, and an ABG reveals: pH: 7.48 PaCO₂: 46 mmHg HCO₃⁻: 30 mEq/L Which physician order should the nurse question?

A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) tells the nurse, “I feel like no one really understands how hard this is. I’m scared my life will never be normal again.” Which nurse response best demonstrates therapeutic communication?

A nurse is caring for four clients diagnosed with different types of hypersensitivity reactions. Which client should the nurse assess first?