A patient requires the irrigation of an infected wound where splashing may occur. Which protective equipment is NOT necessary for the nurse to wear?

The nurse receives report for a group of older adult patients in the morning. Which patient should the nurse see first?

A patient with terminal cancer has just died. Which actions should the nurse take during the immediate postmortem period? (Select all that apply.)

After teaching a group of assistive personnel about infection and standard precautions, the nurse evaluates their learning. Which statement indicates understanding?

The nurse is caring for a patient who develops a hemolytic reaction during a blood transfusion. The nurse should expect to implement which order from the health care provider (HCP) FIRST?

The nurse is determining if a patient meets the criteria for hospice care. Which qualification supports hospice care?

The nurse is providing care to an older adult who has difficulty hearing. Because the patient is in droplet precautions, the nurse has to wear a mask in the room, complicating the ability to communicate. What action should the nurse take?

The nurse is administering a subcutaneous insulin injection to a resident who is HIV positive, when the patient suddenly moves and the needle pierces the nurse’s gloved finger. What action should the nurse take next? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with type O blood is scheduled to undergo surgery. Which type of blood should this patient receive?

During a home health-care visit, the nurse recognizes that the primary caregiver of the patient is exhausted and tense. What action should the nurse take?