A client is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed) for shock. What assessment finding best indicates a therapeutic effect from this drug?

A nurse cares for a client with burn injuries during the resuscitation phase. Which actions are priorities during this phase? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse teaches a client’s family members about signs and symptoms of approaching death. Which manifestations should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A client is being discharged home after a large myocardial infarction and subsequent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. The client’s sternal wound has not yet healed. What statement by the client most indicates a higher risk of developing sepsis after discharge?

A nurse is caring for a dying client. The client’s spouse states, “I think he is choking to death.” How should the nurse respond?

The emergency department (ED) nurse is starting therapeutic hypothermia in a patient who has been resuscitated after a cardiac arrest. Which actions in the hypothermia protocol can be delegated to an experienced licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) (select all that apply)?

A nurse assesses a client who has burn injuries and notes crackles in bilateral lung bases, a respiratory rate of 40 breaths/min, and a productive cough with blood-tinged sputum. Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse assesses a client with a fracture who is being treated with skeletal traction. Which assessment should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health provider?

The ethical view that living species have intrinsic value and should be protected from human harm is the________________ethic.

A nurse is caring for a client after surgery. The client’s respiratory rate has increased from 12 to 18 breaths/min and the pulse rate increased from 86 to 98 beats/min since they were last assessed 4 hours ago. What action by the nurse is best?