A nurse is monitoring a client receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Hesi rn compass exit proctored exam
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A nurse is admitting a client from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to the postoperative surgical care unit. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
After the nurse witnesses a preoperative client signing the surgical consent form, the nurse signs the form as a witness. Which is the legal implication of the nurse's signature on the client's surgic
The nurse is working on an infectious disease unit. Which client should be assigned to a room with negative airflow, while requiring personnel to use a particulate respirator mask, and requiring staff
The healthcare provider prescribes a 5% dextrose injection with 20 units of regular insulin for a client with a serum potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L (6.0 mmol/L) and glucose level of 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmo
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) leaves the unit without notifying the staff. In which order should the unit manager implement these interventions to address the UAP's behavior? (Place the acti
The mother of a child with cerebral palsy (CP) asks the nurse if her child's impaired movements will worsen as the child grows. Which response provides the best explanation?
A client expresses concern about receiving proper care in accordance with the client's religion. Which action is best for the nurse to take?
The healthcare provider (HCP) prescribes 0.99% normal saline 500 mL IV bolus to be infused over 30 minutes. How many mL/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only) .
Hesi rn compass exit proctored examThe nurse has received funding to design a health promotion project for African-American women who are at risk for developing breast cancer. Which resource is most important in designing this program?
A mother calls the nurse to report that at 0900 she administered an oral dose of digoxin to her 4-month-old infant, but at 0920 the baby vomited the medicine. Which instruction should the nurse provid
A client who received an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the right femur after experiencing a fall at home experiences a sudden onset of increasing confusion and agitation. When reporti
A client sustained a head injury when hit by a lead pipe two hours ago and is admitted for observation after the computerized tomography (CT) scan indicates that no spinal cord injury and no skull fra
The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) washing hands prior to entering the client's room. Which action by the UAP requires additional teaching?
The psychiatric nurse is talking to a newly admitted client when another male client, who is diagnosed with antisocial behavior, intrudes on the conversation and tells the nurse, "I have to talk to yo
Following a cardiac catheterization and placement of a stent in the right coronary artery, the nurse administers prasugrel to the client. To monitor for adverse effects from the medication, which asse
The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test for a client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Which a
The nurse is providing a nutrition class to a group of postmenopausal clients. Which food should the nurse emphasize to this group?
The nurse is preparing to administer a formula feeding by nasogastric tube (NGT) to a 2-month-old. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
A client who was a victim of a rape and was confirmed HIV positive six months ago arrives at the clinic for an appointment. The client is thin, with a saddened affect and talks about frequently crying
The nurse is providing education to a client who receives a prescription for zolpidem. Which information about the medication should the nurse include?
The nurse is managing the care for a client with hyperparathyroidism and is reviewing the client's list of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Which medication(s) on the client's current medi
The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a client with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which finding(s) should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately? Select all that apply.
The friend of a nurse who works in an acute care hospital asks the nurse to review the adult daughter's electronic medical record (EMR) to determine if she is honestly disclosing her medical condition
A client with limited tolerance for activity needs to walk in the hallway with assistance. Which instruction(s) should the nurse give to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is assisting with