Which is the least favorite choice for positioning a patient during a CT examination of the wrist?

If the window level is 200 and the window width is also 200, what is the range of Hounsfield numbers to be included in the gray scale?

In which part of the CT process are the data converted into shades of gray for viewing?

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a procedure?

Which statement, if made by parents of a child with cystic fibrosis, indicates that they understood the nurse’s teaching on pancreatic enzyme replacement?

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing peritonitis. The patient develops a temperature of 103° F (39.4° C), is restless, has blood pressure of 85/45 and has a urinary output of 76 mL in eight hours. The nurse should develop a plan of care related to which of the following?

A client has been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). What action by the nurse takes highest priority?

A 5-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with copious drooling and a croaking sound on inspiration. Her mother states that the child is very agitated and only wants to sit upright. What should be the nurse’s first action in this situation?

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a subtotal thyroidectomy. On the second postoperative day the client states, “I feel numbness and tingling around my mouth.” What action should the nurse take?

A nurse cares for a client admitted from a nursing home after several recent falls. What prescription should the nurse complete first?