The nurse is caring for a client with a Salem-sump double-lumen nasogastric (NG) tube to suction. The client complains of nausea and has mild abdominal distention. What is the nurse’s priority action?

The nurse is assessing a client recently diagnosed with leukemia . Which of the following assessment findings would support the diagnosis ? a) Blood in urine b ) Blood in stool C)Cough or hoarseness d )Petechiae or ecchymosis

A patient who has end-stage liver disease is experiencing signs and symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy. What interventions should the nurse implement for this patient? What teaching should the nurse provide to the family?

To obtain more information about the client's current status, which questions are a priority for the nurse to ask family? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options may be correct.)Select all that applyDoes you have any other children?Have you offered fluids other than formula?What was the client's last weight?Has the client completed all their immunizations?How many hours does the client normally sleep each day?

What is a critical factor in the care of a patient with a do not resuscitate (DNR) order? A) Ensuring all staff are aware of the DNR status B) Withholding all medications and treatments C) Ignoring the patient’s comfort needs D) Encouraging family to reconsider the decision

Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize when caring for a patient with a suspected tension pneumothorax? a) Administering supplemental oxygen b) Administering intravenous fluids c) Performing needle decompression d) Assisting with chest tube insertion.

A client admitted for COPD exacerbation is prescribed dexamethasone PO daily for 5 days. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before giving the first dose? Select one: Oa. "Have you had a fever in the past 72 hours?" Ob. "How would you rate your pain?" c. "Are you having trouble breathing?" d. "When was your last bowel movement?"

The nurse is teaching a patient about the inhaler Advair (salmeterol/fluticasone). Which statements by the patient indicate a correct understanding of this medication? Select all that apply.a) “I will rinse my mouth with water after each dose.”b) “I need to use this inhaler whenever I feel short of breath, but not less than 4 hours between doses.”c) “This medication is taken twice a day, every 12 hours.”d) “I can take this inhaler if I get short of breath while exercising.”e) “I will call my doctor if I notice white patches inside my mouth

A 70-year-old client is seen in the emergency department with an urinary tract infection. The provider orderssulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim. Which medication should the nurse alert the provider about, if given with the medication combo sulfamethoxazole /trimethoprim?

The nurse is compiling a drug history for a patient. Which question from the nurse will obtain the most information from the patient? a )“Do you depend on sleeping pills to get to sleep?” b )“Do you have a family history of heart disease?” c )“When you have pain, what do you do to relieve it? d) “What childhood diseases did you have?”