Amongst the terms below, choose the appropriate clinical term for Dry Socket:

A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to a client with anemia. While gathering supplies, the nurse selects the appropriate intravenous tubing for the transfusion. Which tubing should the nurse use?

A nurse is initiating a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) for a client. To safely monitor for a transfusion reaction, the nurse begins the transfusion at a controlled initial rate. Which rate is most appropriate for the first 15 minutes of the transfusion?

A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) to an adult client who has stable vital signs and no history of rapid transfusion needs. The nurse selects an intravenous (IV) catheter to ensure safe and effective transfusion. Which IV catheter size is most appropriate?

A nurse receives a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) from the blood bank at 1400 for a client with a hemoglobin level of 7.2 g/dL. While completing another task, the nurse realizes it is now 1431 and the transfusion has not been started. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

A nurse is speaking with a client who recently learned they will need long-term dialysis. The client says, “I’m scared my life is never going to be normal again.” Which response by the nurse is best?

A patient who has been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and has a poor prognosis plans a trip across the country “to settle some issues with family members.” The nurse recognizes that the patient is manifesting which psychosocial response?

A nurse is teaching a client with cystic fibrosis about airway clearance. Which statement indicates correct understanding of huff coughing?

A postoperative client tells the nurse, “I’m in pain, and I feel like nobody is listening to me.” The nurse replies, “That’s not true. We’ve all been checking on you.” Which statement best describes the nurse’s response?

A nurse enters a client’s room to discuss discharge teaching. The television is on loudly, the client’s roommate is speaking on the phone, and housekeeping staff are vacuuming in the hallway. The client repeatedly asks the nurse to repeat instructions.Which factor is most likely interfering with communication?