A nurse assesses a patient with a cast and notes severe pain, pallor, and absent pulses in the extremity. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving a blood transfusion. Which signs indicate a possible transfusion reaction? (Select all that apply.)

In postpartum triage, which patient should the nurse assess first?

Which statement best defines intrinsic motivation in nursing?

What is a common barrier to successful change management in healthcare?

A patient arrives in the urgent care clinic with chest pain. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is reviewing the scope of practice for LPNs. Which tasks are appropriate for an LPN? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses a patient with a cast and notes severe pain, pallor, and absent pulses in the extremity. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving a blood transfusion. Which signs indicate a possible transfusion reaction? (Select all that apply.)

Patient Information: Mr. John Smith, a 65-year-old male, presents to the clinic with complaints of worsening cough, increased sputum production, and shortness of breath over the past week. He has a known history of chronic bronchitis. General Appearance: Mr. Smith appears fatigued and breathless upon arrival. He is sitting upright in the chair, leaning forward slightly. Vital Signs: Blood Pressure: 138/82 mmHg Heart Rate: 100 bpm Respiratory Rate: 36 breaths per minute Temperature: 37.5°C (99.5°F) Oxygen Saturation (SpO2): 78% on room air Respiratory Assessment: Chest: Inspection reveals a barrel-shaped chest. Breath Sounds: Auscultation reveals diminished breath sounds bilaterally with coarse rhonchi and occasional expiratory wheezing throughout lung fields. Cough: Mr. Smith has a frequent, productive cough producing thick, yellow-green sputum. Respiratory Effort: Increased use of accessory muscles noted, with visible retractions and prolonged expiration. Clubbing: Digital clubbing observed. Which two findings require immediate follow-up by the RN? Select all that apply.