A client’s children keep repeating, “Why is this happening to our father?” What stage of dying is being expressed by the client’s family?

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed aphasia. Which communication-focused intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse lifts an object by bending at the knees and hips and keeping the back straight. Which principle of body mechanics is being followed to maintain balance?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed ambulation with assistance. What intervention should the nurse implement to best assure the client’s safety?

Which diseases require special orders before the nurse can cut the client’s nails? Select all that apply.

While hospitalized, what color slippers will the nurse typically use to identify a client assessed to be at risk of falling?

What statements accurately describe the value of silence as a therapeutic communication tool? Select all that apply.

A nurse is conducting a preliminary assessment on a middle-aged client diagnosed with hypertension. Which action indicates the nurse’s attempt to engage in therapeutic communication?

When should a client’s discharge planning begin?

Which statement most accurately describes a nursing action associated with standard precautions?