A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who has experienced a stroke. Which of the following findings are a safety hazards for the client? (Select All that Apply.)  

While providing care to a patient on contact precautions, which nursing action can help prevent the spread of infection?

A nurse is obtaining a client’s health history. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the chief complaint and past medical history?

When conducting a comprehensive physical assessment of an older adult client, which age-appropriate intervention should the nurse include? Select All That Apply

As the  nurse receives reports on the patients at risk for falls on her unit, she understands the following are at an increased risk for falls?  

Match the discharge instruction with its purpose.

You are finishing care for a patient and preparing to leave the room.  Before exiting, you pause to evaluate the environment to ensure the patient’s safety. What three safety interventions should be implemented for every patient that you care for? 1. 2. 3.  

A nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient admitted with pneumonia. During morning assessment, the nurse obtains the following vital signs:   Temperature: 38°C Heart rate: 104 beats/min Respiratory rate: 24 breaths/min Blood pressure: 138/84 mm Hg Oxygen saturation: 86% on room air   The patient appears restless and is using accessory muscles to breathe.   Which vital sign should the nurse recognize as the priority to report to the provider?

A nurse is reviewing the facility’s quality improvement initiatives. Which action best demonstrates a focus on quality nursing care?

Answer Question 16 in this essay box.