The nurse assesses a postoperative client who has a rapid, weak pulse; urine output less than 30 ml/hr; and decreased blood pressure.  The client’s skin is cool and clammy.  What complication should the nurse suspect?

An operating nurse is positioning a client on the operating room table to prevent the client’s extremities from dangling over the sides of the table.  A nursing student who is observing for the day asks the nurse why this is so important. The nurse responds that this is done to primarily to prevent:

The client complains of burning along the vein in which a medicated IV is infusing. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the IV site is slightly reddened, swollen, and warmer than the surrounding skin. What is the first action that should be taken by the nurse?

When teaching a client about a metered dose inhaler, which of the following statements by the client demonstrates a need for more instruction?

A nurse receives a telephone call from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) stating that a client is being transferred to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to do which of the following first when the client arrives?

Jennifer is Mr. Tregalin’s nurse, and she is thinking about his questions about smoking and cessation during his last physical exam. She is thinking about finding the best method for him to use that will have the best chance of long-term success. He was interested in Chantix medication therapy, as well as nicotine replacement therapies. Jennifer wants to formulate a PICO question she can research. Which of the following best represents Jennifer’s PICO question formulation for her research?

Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention activity?

What symptoms is commonly seen in hyperthyroidism?

The nurse is caring for a team of four clients who are seriously ill.  One of the clients has just received a new cardiac medication.  How should the nurse instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is also caring for this client?

A patient is diagnosed with stomatitis with a lesion located on her lip. It is determined it is due to Herpes Simplex virus. What is the most effective method of treatment?