A client arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and expressive aphasia that started 2 hours previously, and health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which action will the nurse take?  The nurse anticipates preparing the client for

The nurse is talking with a client who has a burn injury that asks, “Why is it necessary for the scabs to be cut off my arms?” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing a client after a cardiac surgery.  Which new findings is the priority concern? 

The nurse is caring for a client who  has the following rhythm on the cardiac monitor.  What should the nurse do next? 

The nurse is instructing a patient with iron-deficiency anemia regarding the administration of an oral iron supplement. Which instruction should the nurse tell the patient?

The nurse is caring for a client who came to the emergency department with acute respiratory distress. Which information requires an immediate action by the nurse?   

The nurse is assessing a client after a thoracentesis. Which assessment finding warrants immediate action?

The nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson disease. Which manifestations would the nurse recognize as key features of this disease? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a community health fair screening of lung cancer.  Which of the following facts about small-cell lung cancer would the nurse  include?  (Select all that apply)

As a new RN you will be attending a required in-service on a program designed to decrease the incidence of preventable accidents, injuries, and errors. What is this type of program called?