A nurse is reinforcing teaching about reducing the risk of perineal infection with a client who had a vaginal birth. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A.Apply ice packs to the perineal area several times daily. B.Sit on an inflatable donut to protect the perineum. […]

A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing postmortem care for a deceased client before visitation by the family. Which of the following actions by the AP requires intervention by the nurse? A.Gathering the client’s personal belongings. B.Removing the client’s dentures. C.Placing absorbent pads under the client’s buttocks. D.Closing the client’s eyes. The Correct

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who has a prescription for loratadine by mouth daily as needed. Which sign indicates to the PN that there is a need to administer the medication? A.Ulceration on the corner of the upper lip. B.Ecchymosis and petechiae on the legs C.Red welts widespread over the chest.

A client has received a prescription for loratadine suspension, 10 mg to be taken orally once a day. The bottle is labeled as “Loratadine for Oral Suspension, USP 5 mg per 5 mL.” How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the client to take? (Please enter the numerical value only.) The Correct answer and Explanation

A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes about which dietary source should provide the greatest percentage of calories. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching? A.“Most of my calories each day should be from fats.” B.“Protein should be my main source of calories.” C.“I should eat more calories from

The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes about her diet during pregnancy. Which client statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching was successful? A.“I’ll basically follow the same diet that I was following before I became pregnant.” B.“Because I need extra protein, I’ll have to increase my intake of milk and meat.”

A nurse mistakenly gave a client who was NPO a morning breakfast tray. After realizing the mistake, the nurse notified the physician as well as the client; explained the consequences of this mistake, which included a delay in the client’s scheduled procedure; and documented the situation in the client’s medical record. What did this nurse

A client asks a nurse about the normal range for the FLACC Scale and Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale when assessing their infant’s and older child’s pain respectively.How should the nurse respond?A.The child is experiencing mild pain. B.The child is pain-free. C.The child is in severe pain. D.The child’s pain level cannot be determined from

After inflating a blood pressure cuff and releasing the valve, the nurse hears silence followed by a Korotkoff sound.Which action should the nurse take next? A.Continue with the blood pressure assessment. B.Reposition the stethoscope over the brachial artery. C.Reinflate the cuff to a higher number. D.Note the presence of an auscultatory gap. The Correct answer

A nurse is preparing to perform a nonstress test (NST) for a pregnant client at 38 weeks of gestation. What equipment should the nurse gather for this procedure? (Select all that apply.) A.A reclining chair or bed B.A belt with two transducers C.A paper strip or a computer screen D.A button for the client to