A nurse changes unit practice from routine saline dressing changes to a moisture-balancing wound protocol after reviewing current evidence, consulting wound experts, and evaluating patient outcomes. This action best reflects:

A complete assessment of a patient’s hygiene needs includes assessing which of the following?

A patient states, “I haven’t slept more than 2 hours a night since my spouse died.” The nurse notes dark circles under the eyes, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

A nurse needs to administer cefazolin 1 gram IV. The available vial contains 2 grams of cefazolin powder. The directions state to add 10 mL of sterile water for a final concentration of 200 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

What is one purpose of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Clinical Judgment Model (NCSBN-CJM)?

What action prevents serious patient injury resulting from medication administration?

Which patient would most appropriately benefit from home health nursing services after discharge?

A patient with delirium is pulling at a central line and oxygen tubing despite redirection. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching about medications?

Case Study (Single Best Response). A nurse is preparing morning medications and notices a prescription for morphine 10 mg IV every 2 hours PRN pain for an opioid-naive older adult who weighs 48 kg and had surgery earlier that morning. The patient currently rates pain 4/10 and is drowsy but arousable.Which nursing action is most appropriate?