A charge nurse is receiving change-of-shift report. Which of the following situations should the charge nurse address first? A.The emergency department nurse is waiting to give report on a new admission. B.Two staff members have called to say they will be absent. C.Transport assistance is unavailable to take a client to occupational therapy. D.A nurse […]

A nurse is providing postmortem care for a client prior to the family viewing the body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Raise the head of the client’s bed to 30 degrees. B.Cleanse the client’s body while wearing sterile gloves C.Remove the client’s dentures and close their mouth D.Apply surgical tape to

Which of the following organic molecules contain both an amine and carboxyl group? A.Lipids B.Chitin C.Cellulose D.Proteins The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is D. Proteins. Explanation: Proteins are complex organic molecules composed of long chains of amino acids. Each amino acid, the building block of proteins, contains both an amine group

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Administer a dose of atomoxetine to decrease anxiety. B.Encourage the client to watch television. C.Teach the client how to meditate. D.Sit with the client to provide a sense of security. E.undefined The Correct

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about pain management during the end of life. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A.“Discomfort is expected in clients who are at the end-of-life.” B.Opioid narcotics can cause loose stools and diarrhea in clients.” C.Pain is expected in older adult clients.” D.Clients

On the first prenatal visit, the woman’s cervix feels softened upon examination. The nurse records this finding as: Select one: A.Homans’ sign. B.Chadwick’s sign. C.Goodell’s sign. D.McDonald’s sign. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Goodell’s sign. Explanation: Goodell’s sign refers to the softening of the cervix that occurs during early

A nurse in a provider’s office is caring for a client. Medical History Initial visit: Client reports a sedentary lifestyle. Client is lactose intolerant and denies taking vitamin supplements. Client is a nonsmoker. Client does not drink alcohol. Diagnostic Results Initial visit: Calcium 8.9 mg/dL (9 to 10.5 mg/dL) Phosphorus 3.4 mg/dL (3 to 4.5

A nurse is discussing strategies to develop nurse-client therapeutic relationships with a newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the nurse accurately describes strategies for building a therapeutic relationship? A.Asking questions easily answered with one-word responses is important with mental health clients. B.Invite the client’s family to atend all group therapies with the client. C.Listen atentively

A school nurse is performing scoliosis screenings.The nurse should recognize which of the following clinical manifestations as an indication of scoliosis?A.Uneven shoulder and pelvic heights. B.Exaggerated curvature of the sacrum. C.Limited range-of-motion of the hips. D.Mild pain in the hip region. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Uneven shoulder and

A client is diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).The nurse would monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? A.Hyponatremia. B.Hypernatremia. C.Hyperkalemia. D.Hypokalemia. The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is: A. Hyponatremia Explanation: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is a condition characterized by the excessive release of