A patient with confirmed COVID-19 infection presents with fever, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The nurse understands that supporting the immune system is critical in the patient’s recovery. What is the most important nursing intervention to help enhance the patient’s immune response?

An elevated ESR level typically indicates which of the following? 

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse understands that this disease is primarily caused by which of the following?

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.)