During the morning assessment of the client with a chest tube, the nurse notes that there is no fluctuation in the water seal chamber. The client does not appear to be in respiratory distress. What could have caused this ceasing of fluctuation?

A new nurse, being oriented to a community clinic, asks the preceptor, “How can I help clients to achieve the Healthy People 2030 goals?”  What is the best answer from the preceptor? 

Which of the following statements is true about health care in the United States (US)?

The nurse is caring for a school-age girl who has had a cardiac catheterization. The child tells the nurse that her bandage is “too wet.”    The nurse finds the bandage and bed soaked with blood.  The child’s vital signs a HR 85, BP 105/70, RR 18, SpO2 98%.  What will the nurse do first? 

 A nurse is teaching a nursing student about a continuous, primary IV infusion. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates need for further instruction? 

Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a client admitted with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis?

The nurse is providing health care to an adolescent who reports being sexually exploited by a 23-year-old man.  The nurse includes which strategy when providing care?  

 An 86-year-old client is admitted to the nursing unit diagnosed with pneumonia. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse expect to find when assessing this client? Select all that apply.

Which laboratory test result will the nurse monitor when evaluating the effectiveness of therapy for a client with acute pancreatitis? 

On the soldering exercise, where we are adding springs to the body wire, why do we need to wrap the spring wire 1.5 turns around the body-wire after soldering?