A nurse is caring for a patient with COPD. Which symptom would the nurse expect to find during assessment?

A pediatric nurse is triaging patients in the emergency department. Which child should be prioritized for immediate evaluation?

The patient becomes confused and combative. The nurse receives an order from the primary doctor to restraint the patient. Which action by the nurse is considered falls imprisonment?

Before entering the room of a patient on droplet precautions, the nurse should don which PPE?

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who had an epidural anesthetic. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

A patient with pneumonia is experiencing dyspnea and productive cough. Which nursing intervention is most effective in promoting airway clearance?

A nurse is working with a client who uses sarcasm and humor to avoid discussing their feelings. The nurse identifies this as which type of defense mechanism?

Which of the following patients presenting to the emergency department should the nurse prioritize for immediate assessment?

When assessing pain in a 2-year-old child, which pain scale is most appropriate for the nurse to use?

A nurse is floated to a pediatric unit from an adult intensive care unit. Which of the following is the most critical area for the nurse to seek clarification on?

A nurse is assessing a 2-day-old newborn. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider?

A client with a history of trauma experiences flashbacks and nightmares. The nurse identifies these as symptoms of which disorder?

A 7-year-old child with asthma uses an albuterol inhaler. The nurse should instruct the child to use the inhaler for which of the following symptoms?

A nurse is caring for a client who is 30 weeks gestation and reports a sudden gush of fluid from the vagina. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is assessing a client 4 hours postpartum. The fundus is firm, at the umbilicus, and deviated to the right. Which action should the nurse take?