The nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is monitoring several patients who received general anesthesia. Which patient adaptation causes the most concern?   

The nurse is encouraging a reluctant postoperative patient to deep breathe and cough. What explanation can the nurse provide that may encourage the patient to cough more effectively?

A client is admitted to the hospital for hypocalcemia. Nursing interventions related to which system would have the highest priority?  

Which diagnostic study for your client will determine how well blood glucose levels have been controlled over time?

A patient was in a motor vehicle collision (MVC) and requires emergency surgery. What is the highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

After identifying the problem, what is the next step in the research process?

In practice, the nurse has identified an observable phenomenon and wants to conduct research to generate a hypothesis through observation. The nurse knows the following approach to be the best way for the nurse to conduct this type of study?

A recent research study shows that clients appreciate classical orchestral music, and playing it frequently lowers clients’ blood pressure.  A nurse proposes that the hospital apply these research findings.  Which aspect of this research suggests that it may not be appropriate to implement as evidence-based practice?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) to treat a severe infection. The next dose is due to be administered at 10:00 a.m.  What time will the nurse draw the vancomycin serum trough level?    

The nurse is caring for a patient with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who reports feeling short of breath. The nurse notes that the patient’s lung sounds are diminished bilaterally, and the patient’s pulse oximetry is 92% on 2 L/min oxygen via nasal cannula. What actions will the nurse take to make the patient more comfortable? (Select all that apply)