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the diagnosis with the nursing staff. B. The client has a decreased energy level. C. The client makes funeral arrangements. D. The client requests a second opinion. B. The client has a decreased energy level. A nurse is preparing to collect data on a preschooler. Which of the following behaviors by the child indicates that he is ready to cooperate? (Select all that apply.) A. Allows the nurse to touch him on the arm B. Plays with toys in the examining room C. Answers questions asked by the nurse...

Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Test Bank Complete 2023. A new nurse is working with a preceptor on a medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the new nurse that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse? a. Attending to holistic client needs b. Ensuring client safety c. Not making medication errors d. Providing client-focused care ANS: B All actions are appropriate for the professional nurse. However, ensuring client safety is the priority. Heal...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

N Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 A with NGN A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is taking captopril. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? Obtain the client's blood pressure before the nurse administers medication. The nurse can delegate obtaining blood pressure before and after medication administration because this task is within the range of function for an AP. Initiate a referral with a dietitian for the cl...

A nurse is reviewing documentation of vital signs by a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following pieces of documentation is correct? A. Pulse 52/min B. Respiratory rate 24 C. SaO2 97% right index finger, room air D. Blood pressure 132/86 mm Hg Correct Answer C. SaO2 97% right index finger, room air The nurse should identify that this documentation is thorough and complete and does not require any additional information. The information provided includes the measurement, the site used, ...

A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing tachycardia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to make? a) instruct the client to increase exercise b) instruct the client to consume no more than four caffeinated beverages per day c) encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day d) encourage the client to engage in pattern paced breathing by panting - Answer c) encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day A nurse is...

RN Vital Signs Assessment (ATI) 2023 A nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing tachycardia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include? - ANSWER Encourage the client to practice relaxation techniques each day. A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel (AP) about techniques used to obtain BP. For which of the following clients should the nurse ...

ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A B C Review QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS lOMoARcPSD| ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2019 Form A B C 6 Nursing Preceptorship With Nclex Review ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2019 FORM A 6. A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and requests pain management. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer ondansetron. B. Place the client in a warm shower. ...

ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam - 180 Correct Questions & Answers 2022/2023 EXIT EXAM 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? a. “You don’t have to go through with the treatment.” b. “Most people who have this procedure feel better following the treatment.” c. “It’s okay to be nerv...

A hospitalized client has a history of depression for which sertraline is prescribed. The client also has a morphine allergy and a history of alcoholism. After surgery, several opioid analgesics are prescribed. Which one would the nurse choose? a. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen b. Hydromorphone c. Meperidine d. Tramadol - ANS: B Hydromorphone is a good alternative to morphine for moderate to severe pain. The nurse would not choose the combination with acetaminophen because it contains ac...