A client with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis has frequent complaints of joint pain. The nurse’s plan of treatment is based on the understanding that chronic pain is most effectively relieved when analgesics are administered in which way?

A client receiving phenothiazine has become restless and fidgety and has been pacing the hallway continuously for the past hour. This behavior suggests to the nurse that the client may be experiencing which adverse reaction to phenothiazine?

Which goal will the nurse make the highest priority in a client with a new tracheostomy?

A registered nurse is in charge of eight clients. The nurse has a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a client care assistant working under her. Which activity should the nurse assign to herself rather than delegate to the staff?

Parents of a toddler are having problems putting him to bed at night. Which recommendation by a nurse is most appropriate?

After abdominal surgery for repair of an aortic aneurysm, a client may show maladaptive coping behavior in response to body changes related to the surgery. Which nursing intervention is best?

A new graduate nurse has started at the medical center and is assigned to a preceptor. The preceptor and other staff report that the nurse is uncooperative and unwilling to take direction. Which action by the preceptor is appropriate?

A client with a history of bipolar disorder rushes into the mental health clinic waiting room scantily dressed and makes loud, obscene remarks to other clients. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

A registered nurse (RN) is supervising an unlicensed care provider. Which principle would the nurse follow when delegating tasks?

An elderly client had recent surgery and is on bed rest. When planning care for the client, which nursing intervention is included in the care plan?

Which nursing discharge instruction has the highest priority for a client going home with a full leg cast?

A nurse notes crackles in the lung bases and pedal edema during a client assessment. Which factor is a common cause of fluid volume excess?

A client is given instructions for a low-sodium diet. Which statement best shows the nurse that the client understands the diet instruction?

A client must choose a meal that follows his diet orders of a high-calorie, high-protein, low-sodium, and low-potassium diet. Which choice indicates to the nurse that the client understands the dietary guidelines?

A client with terminal cancer tells the nurse, “I’ve given up. I have no hope left. I’m ready to die.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is performing an admission assessment. What is the best statement/question for the nurse to use to gather the most information about the reason for admission would be?

The nurse can administer which mediation through a nasogastric (NG) tube?

A client who was recently hospitalized has a nursing diagnosis of constipation related to medical regimen. Which medication may contribute to this problem?

The nurse knows that if a client requires oxygen delivery at a FIO2 of 92%, the appropriate system would be a:

A client is 2 days postoperative from a femoral popliteal bypass. The nurse’s assessment finds the client’s left leg cold and pale. What is the most important action by the nurse?

A client who had his gallbladder removed 2 days ago now complains of pain in the right calf. Which nursing response has priority?

A 6-year-old client needs diabetic teaching. Which factor is considered when the nurse plans the teaching?

The client has returned from the operating room with the nursing diagnosis of acute pain. The nurse knows the best means of providing comfort would be to administer:

A client had an appendectomy 24 hours ago. Which nursing goal is appropriate for this client?

Which instruction should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a client with a platelet count of 25,000/mm3 and petechial rash on the legs, arms, and neck?

Which statement is an example of a key element in the nursing care plan?

A client with difficulty breathing has a respiratory rate of 34 breaths/minute and demonstrates anxious behaviors. He’s refusing all his medications, claiming they’re making him worse. Which nursing action is best?

Which statement by a client with chronic arterial disease indicates to the nurse further teaching is needed?

To prevent aspiration in a client with impaired swallowing, the nurse should:

Which laboratory value for a newly diagnosed client with diabetes should the nurse report to the physician?