The nurse is assessing a preschooler with multiple bruises in various stages of healing, located on the child's back and buttocks. The child is withdrawn and avoids eye contact. The nurse's priority action is to:

A 3-month-old infant is diagnosed with pertussis. Which nursing intervention is the highest priority?

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 client reports feeling constantly on edge, irritable, and has difficulty concentrating for the past 7 months. The nurse suspects which anxiety disorder?

A licensed nurse has asked an unlicensed nursing assistant to feed a patient who is ordered full liquid diet. The licensed nurse should instruct the nursing assistant that which of the following items are permitted on this type of diet? Select all that apply:

A child with nephrotic syndrome is receiving corticosteroid therapy. The nurse should teach the parents to observe for which common side effect of this treatment?

A nurse is managing a patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). After fluid resuscitation, a continuous insulin infusion is initiated. What is the primary goal of this insulin therapy in DKA?

A nurse is caring for a client with anorexia nervosa. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

A nurse is triaging patients after a house fire. Which patient should be given the highest priority for treatment?

A nurse enters a patient's room and finds the patient sitting upright in bed, appearing anxious, using accessory muscles to breathe, and reporting "I can't catch my breath." The patient's oxygen saturation is 88% on room air. What is the first intervention the nurse should take?

A patient recovering from a pneumonectomy is at risk for respiratory complications. Which intervention helps prevent atelectasis?

Which ethical principle is most directly supported by a nurse's decision to refuse an assignment on a float unit due to lack of competence?

Which of the following is NOT one of the "Five Rights of Delegation"?

Which medication category is typically used as a rescue inhaler for acute asthma symptoms?

A patient with type 2 diabetes receiving insulin reports feeling dizzy and shaky. Blood glucose is checked and reads 55 mg/dL. The patient is conscious and able to swallow. What is the most appropriate initial action?