The nurse giving a patient a back massage is performing an intervention considered to be: A.a semi-dependent nursing action. B.an independent nursing action C.a dependent nursing action D.an interdependent nursing action. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. an independent nursing action. In nursing, interventions are categorized based on the […]

A nurse is planning teaching for a client and their family about home oxygen therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? A.Use synthetic fabrics for the client’s bedding B.Apply petroleum jelly to soothe the mucous membranes C.Clean the equipment with an alcohol-based cleaning product D.Avoid using nail

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is to receive home oxygen therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A.Check the functioning of oxygen equipment once each week. B.Wear clothing made with cotton fabrics while oxygen is in use. C.Apply petroleum-based lubricant to the nares as

A nurse is assessing a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.) A.Flight of ideas B.Decreased motivation C.Impaired memory D.Delusions of grandeur E.Auditory hallucinations The correct answer and Explanation is : For a client with schizophrenia, the positive symptoms are

A nurse is conducting a disaster preparedness drill with a group of nurses who are orienting to the facility. Which of the following triage tag colors should the nurse instruct the group to apply to a client who has full-thickness burns on 72% of his body? A.Black B.Yellow C.Red D.Green The correct answer and Explanation

After initiating a steroid nebulizer treatment for a client with asthma in respiratory distress, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A.Monitor pulse oximetry every 2 hours. B.Teach proper use of a rescue inhaler. C.Elevate the head of bed to 90 degrees. D.Determine exposure to asthmatic triggers. The correct answer and Explanation

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of cognitive reframing for stress management. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A.“I will learn how to voluntarily control my blood pressure and heart rate.” B.“I will practice replacing negative thoughts with positive self-statements.” C.“I will focus on

A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 7.5 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 212 lb. Available is metronidazole 500 mg/100 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) The

A nurse uses Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to plan care for a psychotic patient. Which problem will receive higher priority? The patient who:Select one: A.needs to be taught about medication action and side effects. B.refuses to eat or bathe. C.reports feelings of alienation from family. D.is reluctant to participate in unit social activities. The correct

A client with peptic ulcer disease asks the nurse about dietary recommendations to prevent ulcer recurrence. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the client’s education?A.“Limit your intake of fiber-rich foods to avoid gastrointestinal irritation.” B.“Avoid spicy and acidic foods that can increase stomach acid production.” C.“Increase your consumption of carbonated beverages