A press briefing is generally delivered by the communications director

A patient receiving IV ceftriaxone suddenly develops generalized hives, facial and lip swelling, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. The patient reports feeling dizzy and says, “I feel like my throat is closing.” Vital signs are BP: 82/48 mmHg, HR: 124 beats/min, RR: 30 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation of 92%. The nurse applies supplemental oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Place the nursing actions in the correct order of priority.

A medical-surgical unit has maintained a census of 24 patients for the past 24 hours. During the shift, the unit had six admissions, five discharges, and three transfers. Which statement by the charge nurse is most accurate

Several nurses report increasing incidents of verbal abuse from patients and visitors. Which actions would best support policy change related to workplace violence? Select all that apply.

A nurse manager notices delays in patient discharges despite adequate staffing levels. The quality improvement team wants to better understand how the discharge process is actually occurring on the unit before implementing changes. Which quality improvement tool would be most appropriate?

A medical-surgical unit has experienced ongoing staffing shortages for several months. During a staffing meeting, the nurse manager proposes requiring all nurses to work an extra shift each pay period until vacancies are filled. Which response is most appropriate?

Fourteenth Amendment guarantees –Equal Protection and Due Process of the law to all US citizens

The nurse manager is evaluating whether a staffing plan is effective. Which indicators should be monitored? Select all that apply. 

A team reviews the client’s medical record after a sponge was left in a client’s body during a surgical procedure.  The team determines strategies to prevent this event in the future.  Which best describes the team’s strategy?

Nanny Goat wants to invest in a 18-year, $1000 par value bond that pays an annual coupon rate of 9 percent. The bonds are selling at $950 today. If Nanny buys this bond, what would be her approximate yield to maturity?